Gender/Positive Thinking Effect on Science Grade

This research study attempts to learn if gender and positive thinking really does affect a student’s science grade. This is a way to learn more about gender differences and people. If you make the decision to participate in this study, then please complete this short survey.


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. This is a anonymous survey. Your current science grade is asked in the form of a letter grade; however it will not be linked to your name. There are other questions that ask how true positive statements about science are to you and you are expected to answer truthfully. All information that is gathered will be kept confidential. Please indicate that you understand the format of this study and wish to participate by clicking "YES". If you do not wish to participate indicate so by clicking "NO". Thank you.*
    Yes
    No


  1. What grade are you in?*
    9th
    10th
    11th
    12th


  1. What gender are you?*
    Male
    Female


  1. What is your current science grade?*
    A (100-90)
    B (89-80)
    C (79-75)
    D (74-70)
    F (69-0)


  1. On a scale of 1 - 4 with 1 being "strongly disagree" and 4 being "strongly agree" Please rate the follwoing statement:

    I like science.*
    1 2 3 4


  1. On a scale of 1 - 4 with 1 being "strongly disagree" and 4 being "strongly agree" Please rate the follwoing statement:

    Science is important for my future.*
    1 2 3 4


  1. How do you think science might affect your future job prospects?*


  1. On a scale of 1 - 4 with 1 being "strongly disagree" and 4 being "strongly agree" Please rate the follwoing statement:

    Science is an easy class to pass.*
    1 2 3 4


  1. On a scale of 1 - 4 with 1 being "strongly disagree" and 4 being "strongly agree" Please rate the follwoing statement:

    I understand science easily.*
    1 2 3 4


  1. On a scale of 1 - 4 with 1 being "strongly disagree" and 4 being "strongly agree" Please rate the follwoing statement:

    Science is a fun class.*
    1 2 3 4


  1. Do you think that your science class is useful for your everyday life? Explain why or why not.*





Amanda Baskett