The Methodology of Research on College Impact [microform] / Alexander W. Astin
- Bib ID:
- 5210907
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Astin, Alexander W
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED041948
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1970
- 67 p.
- Summary:
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Methodological difficulties inherent in the design of studies of college impact are reviewed and an attempt is made to provide an improved research design. The discussion of research problems focuses on those of inferring causation. A characteristic three-component model of student development, comprised of student output, student input, and college environment, is analyzed to illustrate the problems in the research design presently employed. Inferential errors resulting from the use of this design are categorized and discussed. Three statistical methods for analyzing the model components, matching, actuarial tables, and linear multiple regression analysis, possible measurement techniques, and various methods of data collection are individually evaluated. The paper concludes with suggested resolutions of the inferential dilemmas. (PR)
- Notes:
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- ERIC Note: Portions of this paper were presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Minneapolis, Minn., March 1970.
- Sponsoring Agency: American Council on Education, Washington, DC.
- Sponsoring Agency: National Inst. of Mental Health (DHEW), Bethesda, MD.
- Sponsoring Agency: National Science Foundation, Washington, DC.
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- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
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- 1970
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