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Table 2 Types of selection processes

From: Doctoral advisor selection processes in science, math, and engineering programs in the United States

 

Students and Advisors

Temporary advisor, then Students & Advisors choose

Formal Matching

Engineering

Electrical – 6

Mechanical – 5

Civil - 3

Mechanical – 2

Civil - 4

Chemical – 5

Science

Biology – 3

Chemistry – 3

Physics - 7

 

Biology – 1

Chemistry 2

Math

Math – 7

Math – 2

 
  1. 1 = disagree, 2 = rather disagree, 3 = rather agree, 4 = agree (that personal requirements were met);
  2. N = listwise deletion