Longitudinal Tracking and Retention in a School-based Study on Adolescent Smoking: Costs, Variables, and Smoking Status.

Mills, Catherine A.; Pederson, Linda L.; Koval, John J.; Gushue, Sharon M.; Aubut, Jo-Anne L.

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ERIC Number: EJ605882

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Publication Date: 2000

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Longitudinal Tracking and Retention in a School-based Study on Adolescent Smoking: Costs, Variables, and Smoking Status.

Mills, Catherine A.; Pederson, Linda L.; Koval, John J.; Gushue, Sharon M.; Aubut, Jo-Anne L.

Journal of School Health, v70 n3 p107-12 Mar 2000

Describes the design of a cohort of 6th-grade students, methods for tracking and retaining students as they advanced through 8th and 11th grade, and costs involved for survey completion in school and by mail for students who had ever and never used tobacco. Problems unique to the school setting are addressed, with suggestions for efficient tracking and questionnaire completion. (SM)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Elementary Secondary Education, Longitudinal Studies, Mail Surveys, Questionnaires, Research Methodology, Smoking

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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