Table 2.
Survey instrument
| 1. Beliefs about science research—Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strongly disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree | |
| Science research is important to humanity. | O | O | O | O | O |
| Everyone should experience science research. | O | O | O | O | O |
| Only people with advanced degrees can do science research. | O | O | O | O | O |
| The work of scientists has little effect on the lives of other people. | O | O | O | O | O |
| Most problems can be solved with science research. | O | O | O | O | O |
| Humans depend on science research in their everyday lives. | O | O | O | O | O |
| Anyone can do science research. | O | O | O | O | O |
| Most science is applicable to everyday life. | O | O | O | O | O |
| 2. Attitudes about science research—Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements. | |||||
| Strongly disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree | |
| I would like to become a scientist. | O | O | O | O | O |
| I would enjoy working with other people in a research setting. | O | O | O | O | O |
| I enjoy my science classes. | O | O | O | O | O |
| Doing science research is boring work. | O | O | O | O | O |
| I like interacting with science professors. | O | O | O | O | O |
| I prefer to work alone. | O | O | O | O | O |
| I like talking about science with others. | O | O | O | O | O |
| I would be unhappy in a career as a scientist. | O | O | O | O | O |
| Doing science research is exciting. | O | O | O | O | O |
| I enjoy exploring questions for which there is no clear answer. | O | O | O | O | O |
| 3. Accessibility and self-efficacy—Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements. | |||||
| Strongly disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree | |
| Any student can participate in undergraduate research in science. | O | O | O | O | O |
| The process of finding a research mentor was simple. | O | O | O | O | O |
| Information on undergraduate science research at the University of Georgia is easily accessible. | O | O | O | O | O |
| Applying to do undergraduate research was time consuming. | O | O | O | O | O |
| I am confident in my ability to do undergraduate research in science. | O | O | O | O | O |
| I am well prepared to do undergraduate research in science. | O | O | O | O | O |
| I am capable of conducting undergraduate research in science. | O | O | O | O | O |
| There are barriers for some students to do undergraduate research in science. | O | O | O | O | O |
| I was not sure whether my research mentor would want to work with me. | O | O | O | O | O |
| I have the knowledge and skills required to do research. | O | O | O | O | O |
| 4. Motivations and social factors—Please indicate the extent to which you agree with each of the following factors influencing your decisions regarding participation in undergraduate research in science. | |||||
| Strongly disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree | |
| Parental influence | O | O | O | O | O |
| Interest in science | O | O | O | O | O |
| Desire to go to graduate school or professional school (med, vet, dental, pharmacy) | O | O | O | O | O |
| Desire to learn more about science | O | O | O | O | O |
| Influence of friends | O | O | O | O | O |
| Exploring the possibility of a future in science research | O | O | O | O | O |
| Influence of academic advisor | O | O | O | O | O |
| Influence of K–12 teacher | O | O | O | O | O |
| Influence of college professor | O | O | O | O | O |
| Enjoyment of science | O | O | O | O | O |
| Earning course credita | O | O | O | O | O |
| Earning moneya | O | O | O | O | O |
| Getting a good letter of recommendationa | O | O | O | O | O |
| Improving my resumea | O | O | O | O | O |
| Getting into graduate or professional schoola | O | O | O | O | O |
| 5. Demographic information | |||||
| a. Are you female or male? | |||||
| b. Have you ever done undergraduate research in science? If so, please explain the context and duration of your research. | |||||
| i. No | |||||
| ii. Yes | |||||
| c. What is your academic major? | |||||
| d. Which of the following describe your race (you may choose more than one)? | |||||
| i. Black | |||||
| ii. White | |||||
| iii. Asian or Pacific Islander | |||||
| iv. Latino or Hispanic | |||||
| v. Native American | |||||
| vi. Other (please specify) | |||||
| e. What is your GPA? | |||||
| i. Less than 2.5 | |||||
| ii. 2.5–2.99 | |||||
| iii. 3.0–3.49 | |||||
| iv. 3.5–4.0 | |||||
| f. What do you plan to do after graduating from the University of Georgia? | |||||
| i. Graduate school—science | |||||
| ii. Graduate school—nonscience | |||||
| iii. Medical school | |||||
| iv. Veterinary school | |||||
| v. Pharmacy school | |||||
| vi. Dental school | |||||
| vii. Nursing school | |||||
| viii. Job—science related | |||||
| ix. Job—not science related | |||||
| x. Not sure | |||||
| xi. Other (please specify) | |||||
| g. If you are willing, please provide your email address for possible follow-up interviews. You may discontinue your participation in this study at any time. | |||||
aNot included in quantitative analysis