Dey, Eric L., et al. "Statistical Alternatives for Studying College Student Retention: A Comparative Analysis of Logit, Probit, and Linear Regression." RESEARCH IN HIGHER EDUCATION, v34 n5 p569-81 Oct 1993. ISSN 0361-0365. (EJ471013)

This study explored how logit, probit, and more traditional linear regression techniques compare in predicting college student retention, using data provided by registrars from a national sample of colleges and universities. Results showed little practical difference among the techniques, despite theoretical advantages offered by the first two. (Author/MSE)