In the Student Retention Case Study, Which of the Following

question 11

Multiple Choice

In the student retention case study, which of the following variables was MOST important in determining whether a student dropped out of college?

• A) high school GPA and SAT high score math
• B) college and major
• C) completed credit hours and hours enrolled
• D) marital status and hours enrolled

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