Table 3.

Interview protocol

1. Why did you decide to do undergraduate research in science?

Follow-up question(s): In your survey, you indicated that . … Can you explain your response?

2. In your questionnaire, you indicated … about your beliefs toward science and research. Can you explain that response?

3. In your questionnaire, you indicated … about your attitudes toward science and research. Can you explain that response?

4. How did people in your life influence your pursuit of undergraduate research in science?

Follow-up question(s): In your survey, you indicated that . … Can you explain?

5. How did your intrinsic motivation—learning more about science, pursuing an enjoyment or interest in science, understanding whether your future plans include science research—influence your pursuit of undergraduate research in science?

Follow-up question(s): In your survey, you indicated that . … Can you explain?

6. How did your extrinsic motivation—earning credit, earning money, getting a recommendation letter, getting into graduate or professional school—influence your pursuit of undergraduate research in science?

Follow-up question(s): In your survey, you indicated that . … Can you explain?

7. How did your self-confidence in your ability to do research influence your pursuit of undergraduate research in science?

Follow-up question(s): In your survey, you indicated that . … Can you explain?

8. How did the accessibility of information and opportunities influence your pursuit of undergraduate research in science?

Follow-up question(s): In your survey, you indicated that . … Can you explain?

9. How did your intrinsic motivation—learning more about science, pursuing an enjoyment or interest in science, understanding whether your future plans include science research—influence your pursuit of undergraduate research in science?

Follow-up question(s): In your survey, you indicated that . … Can you explain your response?