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Table 3 Research questions, sources of data, and analysis tools

From: Authentic STEM research, practices of science, and interest development in an informal science education program

Research Question

Sources of data

Analysis Tools

Research Question 1: As youth engage in authentic science research, do they develop perceived competence in the skills and practices of science?

Pre-, mid-, and post-survey

Repeated measures ANOVA; Tukey post-hoc test

Research Question 2: Do participants increase, maintain, or decrease interest in science research as a result of this experience?

Pre-, mid-, and post-survey

Interview questions

Repeated measures ANOVA; Tukey post-hoc test

Phases of interest development rubric; deductive analysis

Research Question 3: How does participation in scientific practices manifest in non-program contexts?

Pre-, mid-, and post-survey

Interview questions

Repeated measures ANOVA; Tukey post-hoc test

Phases of interest development rubric; deductive analysis