Student Outcomes at University in Autsralia: A Quantile Regression Approach

Elisa Rose Birch () and Paul Miller
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Elisa Rose Birch: Department of Economics, The University of Western Australia

No 05-26, Economics Discussion / Working Papers from The University of Western Australia, Department of Economics

Abstract: Students’ success during their first year at university is largely influenced by their university entrance score. Personal characteristics and secondary school characteristics also impact on success. This paper uses quantile regression to investigate how the effects of these factors vary along the grade distribution. It finds that the factors which influence grades have a more pronounced impact on the success of low-achieving students than on that of high-achieving students. These results have implications for student selection and also for the way scholarships may be used to attract talented high school students.

Pages: 26 pages
Date: 2005-07
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Journal Article: STUDENT OUTCOMES AT UNIVERSITY IN AUSTRALIA: A QUANTILE REGRESSION APPROACH* (2006)
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