TABLE 7.
Self-reported perceived learning gains from the student-scientist laboratory curriculum.
| n | % Indicating High Gaina | Median | Mean | Standard Deviation | Standard Error | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarification of a career path | 59 | 53% | 4.0 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.14 |
| Skill in the interpretation of results | 59 | 61% | 4.0 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.13 |
| Tolerance for obstacles faced in the research process | 59 | 66% | 4.0 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 0.12 |
| Readiness for more demanding research | 59 | 63% | 4.0 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.13 |
| Understanding how knowledge is constructed | 58 | 66% | 4.0 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.13 |
| Understanding of the research process in your field | 59 | 64% | 4.0 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.12 |
| Ability to integrate theory and practice | 59 | 63% | 4.0 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 0.13 |
| Understanding of how scientists work on real problems | 59 | 71% | 4.0 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 0.13 |
| Understanding that scientific assertions require supporting evidence | 59 | 63% | 4.0 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 0.13 |
| Ability to analyze data and other information | 59 | 63% | 4.0 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.11 |
| Understanding science | 59 | 64% | 4.0 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.12 |
| Learning ethical conduct in your field | 56 | 63% | 4.0 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.10 |
| Learning laboratory techniques | 59 | 64% | 4.0 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.11 |
| Ability to read and understand primary literature | 57 | 61% | 4.0 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0.15 |
| Skill in how to give an effective oral presentation | 59 | 63% | 4.0 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.14 |
| Skill in science writing | 59 | 63% | 4.0 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.13 |
| Self-confidence | 57 | 58% | 4.0 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.14 |
| Understanding of how scientists think | 59 | 64% | 4.0 | 3.8 | 1.1 | 0.14 |
| Learning to work independently | 59 | 59% | 4.0 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.13 |
| Becoming part of a learning community | 58 | 62% | 4.0 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 0.13 |
a
“High Gain” is the aggregate of “4-Large Gain” and “5-Very Large Gain.” Likert Scale: 1 = No Gain/Very Small Gain to 5 = Very Large Gain.