Does an Attendance Policy Improve Student Performance?

20 Pages Posted: 14 Mar 2004

Abstract

Previous empirical literature finds that student performance is inversely correlated with absenteeism. This study investigates the impact of enforcing an attendance policy on absenteeism and student performance. The evidence suggests that an attendance policy significantly improves reduces absenteeism and improves exam performance.

Suggested Citation

Marburger, Daniel R., Does an Attendance Policy Improve Student Performance?. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=516162 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.516162

Daniel R. Marburger (Contact Author)

Arkansas State University ( email )

Box 4181
State University, AR 72467-115
United States
870-972-3416 (Phone)

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