Predicting Freshman Persistence in Economics: A Gender Comparison

A study of 323 first-year college students enrolled in an introductory economics course investigated relationships between course grades, Scholastic Aptitude Test scores, gender, and continued economics study beyond the first course. Results suggest females, already underrepresented in the introduct...

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Published inJournal of the freshman year experience Vol. 4; no. 2; p. 69
Main Author Beaudin, Barbara Q
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1992
Subjects
Academic Achievement
Academic Persistence
College Entrance Examinations
College Freshmen
Economics Education
Females
Grades (Scholastic)
Higher Education
Introductory Courses
Majors (Students)
Males
Predictor Variables
Scholastic Aptitude Test
Sex Differences
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Summary:A study of 323 first-year college students enrolled in an introductory economics course investigated relationships between course grades, Scholastic Aptitude Test scores, gender, and continued economics study beyond the first course. Results suggest females, already underrepresented in the introductory course, persist in smaller proportions than males, and course grades affect persistence differentially. (Author/MSE)
ISSN:1053-203X