Table 6 Summary of logistic regression analysis for variables predicting working in a STEMM career vs working in a non-STEMM career
STEMM career vs. non-STEMM career | B | Std. Err. | e^B |
|---|---|---|---|
Behavioral variables | |||
Comp. math and reading IRT theta | 0.00 | 0.01 | 1.00 |
Science IRT theta | 0.04*** | 0.01 | 1.04 |
Advanced math course | 0.48** | 0.16 | 1.61 |
Advanced science course | 0.41** | 0.12 | 1.51 |
Personal variables | |||
Attitude toward math | 0.32 | 0.30 | 1.37 |
Attitude toward science | 0.00 | 0.23 | 1.00 |
Science or engineer career expectation | 0.37* | 0.16 | 1.45 |
College graduation expectation | − 0.12 | 0.17 | 0.89 |
Self-concept | − 0.57* | 0.26 | 0.57 |
Locus of control | 0.25 | 0.19 | 1.28 |
Negative/risky behaviors | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.13 |
Female | − 0.43*** | 0.11 | 0.65 |
English is Native Language | 0.05 | 0.28 | 1.05 |
Underrepresented minority | 0.13 | 0.19 | 1.14 |
Environmental variables | |||
Parent education | 0.03 | 0.11 | 1.03 |
Parent Native US citizen | − 0.35 | 0.20 | 0.70 |
Parents married | 0.46* | 0.19 | 1.58 |
College graduation expectation of parent | − 0.22 | 0.18 | 0.80 |
Low income | − 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.86 |
Constant | − 3.23*** | 0.54 | 0.04 |