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Ferrão, Maria Eugénia – Journal of College Student Development, 2020
A broad consensus regarding the need for universities to cultivate academic success has emerged because many students do not achieve their goals or optimally benefit from their higher education (HE) experiences (Altbach, 2014; Davidson & Wilson, 2014; Ferrão & Almeida, 2019; Meggiolaro, Giraldo, & Clerici, 2017; Tinto & Pusser,…
Descriptors: Statistical Analysis, Research Methodology, Educational Research, Higher Education
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Jones, Susan R. – Journal of College Student Development, 2002
This article describes methodological strategies, decisions, and issues that emerge when conducting qualitative research. In particular, topics such as situating the research design, sampling considerations, data collection methods, and the analytic and interpretive process are explored. Examples from published research are provided to illustrate…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Epistemology, Qualitative Research, Research Design
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Majors, Mark S.; Sedlacek, William E. – Journal of College Student Development, 2001
Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was used to provide an organizational framework for data collected from an entering class of students (N=1,912). Results from the EFA indicated that items on surveys could be grouped into dimensions that can be used to plan student services. Factors that emerged included: Religion/Spirituality, Help Seeking,…
Descriptors: College Students, Data Analysis, Higher Education, Planning