Influences on the Choice of Math/Science Major by Gender and Ethnicity.

Maple, Sue A.; Stage, Frances K.

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Publication Date: 1991

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Influences on the Choice of Math/Science Major by Gender and Ethnicity.

Maple, Sue A.; Stage, Frances K.

American Educational Research Journal, v28 n1 p37-60 Spr 1991

A longitudinal model of mathematics/science major choice at college entrance for Black and White, male and female students was tested using a "High School and Beyond" sample. Significant predictors of choice included sophomore choice of major, mathematics attitudes, mathematics/sciences courses completed by senior year, and various parental factors. (SLD)

Descriptors: Black Students, Cohort Analysis, College Freshmen, Comparative Analysis, Course Selection (Students), Ethnicity, Higher Education, Majors (Students), Mathematics, Models, National Surveys, Predictor Variables, Racial Differences, Sciences, Sex Differences, White Students

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Language: English

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