TABLE 2.
Results of logistic regression testing to what extent student demographics predict whether students are comfortable or uncomfortable voluntarily asking questions in front of the whole class to instructors of large-enrollment college science coursesa
| Model | B ± SE | z value | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercept | 0.51 ± 1.15 | 0.44 | 0.66 |
| Gender (men) | |||
| Women | −1.07 ± 0.25 | −4.28 | <0.001 |
| Race (white) | |||
| Asian | 0.06 ± 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.86 |
| BLPA | 0.38 ± 0.27 | 1.40 | 0.16 |
| Generation status (continuing generation) | |||
| 1st generation | −0.33 ± 0.25 | −1.35 | 0.18 |
| Yr in school | −0.22 ± 0.12 | −1.84 | 0.07 |
| GPA | −0.04 ± 0.28 | 0.13 | 0.90 |
a
B, estimated model coefficient; SE, standard error; z value = B/SE. The P values shown are two-sided P values based on the standard normal distribution. Reference groups are in parentheses.