Open AccessDefining Rural
Author(s) -
Stephany Brett Dunstan,
Mihaela Henderson,
Emily H. Griffith,
A. Jaeger,
Carrie L. Zelna
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
theory and practice in rural education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2641-7170
DOI - 10.3776/tpre.2021.v11n1p60-75
Subject(s) - rurality , intentionality , selection (genetic algorithm) , institution , rural management , rural area , state (computer science) , computer science , management science , sociology , rural development , political science , epistemology , geography , social science , artificial intelligence , economics , agriculture , philosophy , law , archaeology , algorithm
Rural students have unique characteristics that necessitate further exploration when analyzing assessment and student success data. From assessment, programming, and policy standpoints, intentionality in selection of a definition of rural is critical to prevent making inappropriate or inaccurate decisions. In this study, we sought to compare three definitions of rurality to better help understand this issue and to select a definition that we believe is most appropriate for use at a large research institution in a largely rural state.