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Analysis of academic dropout data to estimate relevant variables using computer tools at a Higher Education Institution

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Student dropout, which refers to students abandoning their curricular programs due to various influences, is a critical concern in education, impacting individuals, institutions, families, and society. Objective: This research, centered at a Higher education Institution, examines the Tinto Dropout Model and explores the impact of Problem-Based Learning on student retention. Methodology: It also analyzes undergraduate dropout rate trends from 2014 to 2020, identifying patterns and disparities among student groups through ANOVA. Results: This comprehensive approach is designed to contribute to informed decision-making and the continuous improvement of higher education in Mexico. Conclusions: The research strives to understand why students discontinue their studies and to develop effective strategies to mitigate dropout rates, ultimately benefiting both the students and the institution.

Source: Cultura Educación y Sociedad

DOI: 10.17981/cultedusoc.16.1.2025.5777

Authors: Monica-Lizeth Sánchez-Arévalo, Roberto Ferro-Escobar, Luisa-Fernanda Chaparro-Sierra

Institutions: Politécnico Grancolombiano, Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, Tecnológico de Monterrey

Language: English

Topic: Evasion and Academic Success Factors

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413636532

FWCI: 2.322

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