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Student Sucess And Retention : Critical Factors For Success In The Online Environment, Melanie Clark
Student Sucess And Retention : Critical Factors For Success In The Online Environment, Melanie Clark
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Abstract
This study was designed to determine the relationship between identified student characteristics and readiness factors and measures of success in selected online courses as defined by final course grades. This study focused on two sets of variables. The first was regarding the relationship of student demographic and educational background factors such as age, gender, academic placement, educational level, enrollment status, grade point average, withdrawal history, and previous online course experience to success in online courses. The second was regarding the relationship of learning readiness factors of personal attributes, learning style, life factors, technical competency, technical knowledge, and reading rate …