A study examined gender differences in stereotypes, experience, and confidence for computer science (CS) first-year students. Questionnaires were distributed to freshmen students (n=241: 161 females, 80 males) in a required university seminar course. Overall, participants possessed very stereotypical attitudes of CS majors. Findings showed that…

In order to identify appropriate behaviors of company commanders for behavioral change training, an extensive questionnaire was administered to company commanders and recruits. A profile of the average company commander resulted, giving demographic, attitudinal and behavior characteristics. An analysis was made of the relationship of attitudes and…

A study examined gender and student group differences in stereotypes and confidence for first-year and more advanced computer science (CS) students. In the spring of 2001, 18-page questionnaires were distributed to first-year students (n=30: 21 females, 9 males) and students enrolled in an introductory CS course (n=32: 11 females, 21 males)…