Markov Chain Model for Enrollment Projections.

Grace, M.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1975

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Markov Chain Model for Enrollment Projections

Grace, M.; And Others

Journal of Educational Data Processing, 12, 2, 1-9, 75

A Markov process is used to project student enrollment for grades 1-12 for the school years 1971-1986. Absorbing Markov chain theory is used to estimate grade times, the time spent in each grade, and probabilities of eventual graduation or dropout for each grade level. (Author)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Enrollment, Enrollment Projections, Mathematical Models, Models, Prediction

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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