Longitudinal Study of Student Dropout From a Business School

In this study, the authors identified variables that predict college student dropout from a business school. In the 1st phase of the study, they collected information from students (N = 403) in the 2nd semester of their freshman year. Then they collected dropout data from the same students 4 semeste...

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Published in:Journal of education for business 2005-03, Vol.80 (4), p.218-221
Main Authors: Mangum, Wiley M., Baugher, Dan, Winch, Janice K., Varanelli, Andrew
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accounting
Business Education
Business schools
Career Development
College Freshmen
College students
Colleges & universities
Correlation
Course Evaluation
Curricula
Data Collection
Dropout Rate
Dropouts
Grade Point Average
Longitudinal Studies
Predictor Variables
Private schools
School dropouts
School Holding Power
Student Attitudes
Student retention
Teaching
Teaching Skills
Variables
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Summary:In this study, the authors identified variables that predict college student dropout from a business school. In the 1st phase of the study, they collected information from students (N = 403) in the 2nd semester of their freshman year. Then they collected dropout data from the same students 4 semesters after the first phase. The authors used point-biserial correlations to determine the relationship of each independent variable to dropout. Three factors showed a significant correlation with future dropout: 1stsemester GPA, 1st-semester average course evaluation, and perception of financial difficulties.
ISSN:0883-2323
1940-3356
DOI:10.3200/JOEB.80.4.218-221