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DTCC BY THE NUMBERS: What data can tell us about our students. College Convocation Focus on Financial Support March 16, 2012. Cohort Analysis. Entered DTCC Summer or Fall semester 2008 No previous college credits (FTIC) Program students (not “special”) N=590. Demographics.
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DTCC BY THE NUMBERS:What data can tell us about our students College Convocation Focus on Financial Support March 16, 2012
Cohort Analysis • Entered DTCC Summer or Fall semester 2008 • No previous college credits (FTIC) • Program students (not “special”) • N=590
Graduation Rate = 22% Graduation Rate = 22% Graduation Rate = 11%
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER: How to avoid jumping to conclusions
Careful Data Consumers • Know source(s) of data • Determine what, if any, generalizations can be made from sample to larger population • Look beyond the surface • ASK QUESTIONS! • Why? • What else could be going on here? • Consult with REAP