Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ810302
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-0194-3081
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Retention Tracking Using Institutional Data
Lillibridge, Fred
New Directions for Community Colleges, n143 p19-30 Fall 2008
This chapter presents a sophisticated approach for tracking student cohorts from entry through departure within an institution. It describes how a researcher can create a student tracking model to perform longitudinal research on student cohorts. (Contains 3 tables and 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Academic Persistence, Longitudinal Studies, Models, Research Methodology, Data, Data Collection, Institutional Research, Student Records, Information Systems, Information Technology, Educational Indicators, Community Colleges, College Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Two Year Colleges
Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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