TABLE 2.

Student-reported buy-in as represented by endorsement of EPIC items

	n	% Students reporting exposure who endorsed:
In this course…	Exposure	Persuasion	Identification	Committed
1.  I answered questions in class using a clicker or other polling method.	234	45	56	32
2.  I adjusted my thought process when solving problems or answering questions.	219	51	59	49
3.  I applied knowledge of other subjects.	217	45	63	48
4.  I reflected on the effectiveness of my study habits.	211	50	69	47
5.  I related scientific concepts to everyday phenomena or human experiences.	189	44	69	44
6.  I completed in-class activities (like think–pair–/share discussions, problem sets, case studies) in a group of two or more.	179	42	58	34
7.  I identified clear learning goals (what I was expected to know and be able to do) based upon my instructor’s materials.	178	59	75	37
8.  I designed and conducted experiments in the lecture portion of this course.	170	31	33	21
9.  I worked with other students in diverse groups.	164	48	49	35
10. I developed hypotheses and then made predictions based on my hypotheses.	161	40	45	29
11. I completed supporting activities when assessments revealed a problem area.	159	55	72	42
12. I considered the contributions of diverse people and perspectives in the realm of scientific discovery.	152	50	48	40
13. I provided feedback to my classmates on projects, assessments, or other activities.	144	39	44	29
14. I presented my scientific ideas in writing.	97	31	34	26
15. I provided feedback to my instructor on this course’s structure and content.	82	50	51	29
16. I read and evaluated scientific literature.	54	44	41	31