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Cognitive gains
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1. Acquiring a broad general education*
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5.38
|
1.07
|
.543
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2. Acquiring job- or work-related knowledge and skills*
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5.08
|
1.23
|
.540
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|
3. Thinking critically and analytically
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5.23
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1.22
|
.76
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4. Analyzing quantitative problems
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5.03
|
1.30
|
.721
|
|
5. Solving complex real-world problems
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4.83
|
1.29
|
.763
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Non-cognitive gains
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1. Working effectively with others*
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4.76
|
1.32
|
.544
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|
2. Developing a personal code of values and ethics
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4.32
|
1.45
|
.759
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|
3. Developing a deepened sense of spirituality
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2.96
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1.73
|
.724
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Challenging environment
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1. Preparing for class (studying, reading, writing, rehearsing, etc. related to academic program) *
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3.96
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1.39
|
.583
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|
2. Coursework emphasizing analysis of the basic elements of an idea, experience, or theory
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4.47
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1.11
|
.721
|
|
3. Coursework emphasizing synthesis and organization of ideas, information, or experiences into new, more complex interpretations and relationships
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4.51
|
1.04
|
.786
|
|
4. Coursework emphasizing the making of judgments about the value of information, arguments, or methods
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4.33
|
1.16
|
.732
|
|
5. Working harder than you thought you could to meet an instructor’s standards or expectations*
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4.36
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1.41
|
.514
|
|
6. Campus environment emphasizing time studying and spent on academic work*
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4.48
|
1.28
|
.481
|
|
Supportive environment
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1. Campus environment provides the support you need to help you succeed academically
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4.67
|
1.41
|
.758
|
|
2. Campus environment helps you cope with your non-academic responsibilities (work, family, etc.)
|
3.91
|
1.58
|
.741
|
|
3. Campus environment provides the support you need to thrive socially
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4.71
|
1.53
|
.800
|
|
4. Quality of relationships with other students
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5.20
|
1.36
|
.663
|
|
5. Quality of relationships with faculty members*
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4.05
|
1.58
|
.597
|
|
6. Quality of relationships with administrative personnel and offices*
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3.99
|
1.61
|
.577
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|
Degree’s usefulness
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1. My studies in CS are very useful to me
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5.92
|
1.19
|
.840
|
|
2. My studies in CS help me to improve my performance in a variety of tasks
|
5.73
|
1.20
|
.891
|
|
3. My studies in CS increase my work productivity
|
5.33
|
1.41
|
.756
|
|
Personal values
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1. I do not feel as if I belong in CS
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2.41
|
1.80
|
.847
|
|
2. A non-computer science career would be more fulfilling to me compared to a computer science career
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2.48
|
2.48
|
.859
|
|
3. Classes are unfriendly
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2.39
|
2.39
|
.639
|
|
4. Few of my friends are studying CS
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2.62
|
1.80
|
.657
|
|
Teaching quality
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1. Poor teaching by CS faculty or teaching assistants
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3.65
|
1.78
|
.836
|
|
2. Classes are boring
|
3.80
|
1.67
|
.792
|
|
3. Classes are too big
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2.89
|
1.64
|
.606
|
|
Satisfaction with learning effectiveness
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1. I am unhappy with my grades
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3.27
|
1.75
|
.676
|
|
2. Excessive workload
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3.45
|
1.72
|
.819
|
|
3. Overall curriculum is too difficult or too lengthy
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3.06
|
1.72
|
.918
|
|
Intention to complete studies (Retention)
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1. I plan to continue to work towards my degree
|
6.45
|
1.20
|
.843
|
|
2. It is likely that I will finish my studies
|
6.48
|
1.12
|
.890
|
|
3. I plan to complete my degree
|
6.58
|
1.07
|
.940
|