Predictors of Plebe Summer Attrition at the United States Naval Academy

Abstract

This thesis analyzes the relationship between entry-level variables available to the Office of Admissions and plebe summer attrition at the United States Naval Academy (USNA). The study used independent samples t-tests and linear regression analysis to analyze the effects of individual variables on plebe summer attrition and also used binary logistic regression to develop an overall predictive model of plebe summer attrition. Analysis was conducted on the USNA classes that completed plebe summer from 1995-2002 (N = 9,554). The results of this study indicate the highest plebe summer attrition is attributed to majority females, females in general and midshipmen who exceed the limits of the height/weight table and are not recruited athletes. The lowest plebe summer attrition rates are found among children of service academy graduates, recruited varsity athletes, summer seminar attendees, minority males and older midshipmen. This study summarizes the results and also offers recommendations to the Naval Academy and for future research.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA417158

Entities

People

  • Michael P. Hollenbach

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Basic Training
  • Data Science
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Linear Regression Analysis
  • Minority Groups
  • National Security
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Regression Analysis
  • Schools
  • Service Academies
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Statistics
  • Students
  • United States
  • United States Naval Academy

Readers

  • Psychometric Testing or Psychological Assessment.
  • Regression Analysis.
  • STEM Education