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Levin, James; Wyckoff, John – 1990
The study sought to develop predictive models of persistence and success in baccalaureate engineering at the end of the sophomore year by analyzing 11 intellective and 9 non-intellective variables. A total of 1,043 students in the 1984 entering freshman class in the College of Engineering at Pennsylvania State University served as the population.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Persistence, College Bound Students, College Freshmen
Levin, James; Wyckoff, John – 1990
This study developed predictive models on persistence and success in engineering at the end of the sophomore year by examining 11 intellective and 9 non-intellective variables. The project's long-term purpose was to contribute to the improvement of academic advising for students considering engineering majors and thus improve student retention.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Advising, Academic Persistence, College Bound Students