Browsing by Author "Acquah, Edward"
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Academic Program Life Cycles: An Application of a Dynamic Growth Model
Acquah, Edward (2011-08-25)The basic mixed-influence diffusion growth model was extended by including economic factors (GDP, Recruitment Expenditures) deemed potentially to influence enrollment demand for academic programs. The regression analysis ... -
Economic Analysis of Demand for Distance Education in Canada
Acquah, Edward (2009-06-30)Distance education has become important element since the invention of the computer and internet technologies. This advancement has expanded the access for higher education, which now includes increasing numbers of ... -
Growth Model for Academic Program Life Cycles: A Theoretical & Empirical Analysis
Acquah, Edward (2010-08-04)Academic program life cycle concept states that each program’s life flows through several stages: development, introduction, growth, maturity, and decline. A mixed-influence diffusion growth model is fitted to enrollment ... -
Students’ Motivation to Succeed in First-Year University Mathematics: The Role of Mathematics Self-Concept, Self-Efficacy, and Demographic Factors
Acquah, Edward (2012-11-15)Mathematics is an indispensable, core academic discipline. Mathematics, English, and Science are the core subjects required for first-year university admission. An important educational research is the motivation to succeed ...