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Causal modelling in evaluation research

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Recent developments in the field of causal analysis make it possible to test theoretically or empirically based models. The study reported applies the method of path analysis to the problem of predicting the achievement, the drop out rate and satisfaction of university students. Besides providing explanations of the problems investigated the technique indicates what remedial measures might be used.

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  1. University of the FAF, Munich, West Germany

    Adolf Winteler

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Thanks are due to J.-B. Lohmoeller for comments on an earlier version of this article, and to O. Wimderlich for computational assistance.

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Winteler, A. Causal modelling in evaluation research. High Educ 12, 315–329 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00154427

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