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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ997245
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 25
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-1546
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Factors Contributing to the Upward Transfer of Baccalaureate Aspirants Beginning at Community Colleges
Wang, Xueli
Journal of Higher Education, v83 n6 p851-875 Nov-Dec 2012
This study examined factors associated with the upward transfer of baccalaureate aspirants beginning at community colleges. Based on data from the National Education Longitudinal Study of 1988 and the Postsecondary Education Transcript Study, a sequential logistic regression analysis was conducted to predict bachelor's degree-seeking community college entrants' transfer to four-year institutions. (Contains 3 tables and 1 note.)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Performance Factors, College Transfer Students, Longitudinal Studies, Multiple Regression Analysis, Predictive Measurement, Predictor Variables, Academic Aspiration, Psychological Characteristics, Student Characteristics, College Preparation, College Readiness, Cognitive Tests, Data Analysis, Academic Records, Student Records, College Outcomes Assessment, Bachelors Degrees, Achievement Need
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Two Year Colleges
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Language: English
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