Key Factors Influencing Retention Rates among Historically Underrepresented Student Groups in STEM Fields
Description:
The aim of the study was to identify the factors that have an influence on the completion rates of undergraduate students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Using Tinto's retention rate theory as the theoretical foundation, data were collected from freshman who were enrolled in the years 2005 to 2008. Results showed gender and first-generation status were significant predictors of STEM completion and time taken to complete the degree. Institutional bias pl…
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Date:
December 2018
Creator:
Premraj, Divya
Partner:
UNT Libraries