Data and method -- The geography of Indigenous education and other relevant factors -- Geographic distribution of other explanatory factors -- Multi-dimensional analysis of Indigenous educational outcomes: descriptive statistics, regression analysis -- Changes of residence between 1996 and 2001 for tertiary students
Summary
Argues that the effect of geographic isolation on participation of Indigenous Australians in higher education is only one aspect of a complex of issues; finds that other factors affecting participation are disruption within Indigenous households, Torres Strait Islander Status, access to electronic resources such as internet, and the presence of a CDEP scheme; discusses areas for policy reform
