Under-Represented Populations Instruments

Student Surveys

Instrument 3: Student Survey for Girls in Science and Technology

Project: Girls in Science and Technology
University of Mississippi

Funding Source: NSF: Program for Women and Girls (HRD)

Purpose: To gather information on student attitudes concerning scientists and scientific careers

Administered To: Participating students

Topics Covered:

• Attitudes & Beliefs (Student): education, profession

Format/Length: questions

Name     ________________________________

Opinion. Indicate your true feelings, not what you think may be an answer that is expected. Circle the appropriate answer according to the scale below. It is important that all questions are answered by circling only one number.

	1. Strongly Agree      2. Agree      3. Mildly Agree 4. Mildly Disagree 5. Disagree 6. Strongly Disagree
PART A consists of statements numbered 1 to 32 which complete the following sentence:
When I think about a scientist, I think of a person who:		Circle ONE number
1.	Sits in a laboratory all day.	1	2	3	4	5	6
2.	Pours chemicals from one test tube to another.	1	2	3	4	5	6
3.	Takes his/her work seriously.	1	2	3	4	5	6
4.	Is considered just a small part in a machine, if he/she works for a large corporation.	1	2	3	4	5	6
5.	Is courageous.	1	2	3	4	5	6
6.	Believes that there is no God.	1	2	3	4	5	6
7.	Is open minded.	1	2	3	4	5	6
8.	Is so involved in work that he/she doesn't know what's happening in the world.	1	2	3	4	5	6
9.	Records data carefully.	1	2	3	4	5	6
10.	Uses words few people understand.	1	2	3	4	5	6
11.	Is dedicated.	1	2	3	4	5	6
12.	Is usually reading a book.	1	2	3	4	5	6
13.	Does not work for money, fame or self-glory.	1	2	3	4	5	6
14.	Works for the benefit of human kind.	1	2	3	4	5	6
15.	Is intelligent.	1	2	3	4	5	6
16.	Has spent many years studying.	1	2	3	4	5	6
17.	Works in a dreary laboratory.	1	2	3	4	5	6
18.	Has heavy expenses if he/she works alone.	1	2	3	4	5	6
19.	Is careful in his/her work.	1	2	3	4	5	6
20.	Is patient.	1	2	3	4	5	6
21.	Must keep secrets if he/she works for the government.	1	2	3	4	5	6
22.	Knows his/her subject.	1	2	3	4	5	6
23.	Neglects his/her family.	1	2	3	4	5	6
24.	Has little social life.	1	2	3	4	5	6
25.	Stands up for his/her ideas when attacked.	1	2	3	4	5	6
26.	Has few hobbies or means of relaxation.	1	2	3	4	5	6
27.	Is prepared to work long hours.	1	2	3	4	5	6
28.	Is prepared to work years without getting results.	1	2	3	4	5	6
29.	Is rarely home.	1	2	3	4	5	6
30.	May work for years without success.	1	2	3	4	5	6
31.	Works at an uninteresting job.	1	2	3	4	5	6
32.	Makes the world a better place to live.	1	2	3	4	5	6
	1. Strongly Agree      2. Agree      3. Mildly Agree 4. Mildly Disagree 5. Disagree 6. Strongly Disagree
PART B consists of complete statements numbered 33 to 48.
33.	A scientist's work is dangerous.	1	2	3	4	5	6
34.	I would like to be a scientist.	1	2	3	4	5	6
35.	Science is responsible for causing pollution.	1	2	3	4	5	6
36.	Scientists are good for society because they help find cures.	1	2	3	4	5	6
37.	Science is responsible for wars.	1	2	3	4	5	6
38.	Science is necessary for the defense of our country.	1	2	3	4	5	6
39.	I would like to marry a scientist.	1	2	3	4	5	6
40.	We would be better off without scientists.	1	2	3	4	5	6
41.	Without scientists we would still be living in caves.	1	2	3	4	5	6
42.	Being a scientist would be fun.	1	2	3	4	5	6
43.	Science is responsible for progress.	1	2	3	4	5	6
44.	A scientist's work is dull.	1	2	3	4	5	6
45.	A scientist's work is boring.	1	2	3	4	5	6
46.	Science is responsible for preserving more lives.	1	2	3	4	5	6
47.	A scientist's work is time consuming.	1	2	3	4	5	6
48.	Science is responsible for improving the health and comfort of the population.	1	2	3	4	5	6