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. 2012 Fall;11(3):260–272. doi: 10.1187/cbe.11-11-0098

Table 12.

Frequencies of Becoming a Scientist/Professional codes from student interviewsa

Code Novice students Experienced students
Gains in: n % of novices n % of experienced
Ability to work independently 16 55 26 59
Developing patience with slow pace of scientific research 11 38 19 43
Developing ownership of a project 6 21 28 64
Developing greater responsibility 5 17 18 41

aNovice students: n = 29; experienced students: n = 44.