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Table 4 Domains of the research preparation scale, reliability, and pre- and post-survey means

From: Building a virtual summer research experience in cancer for high school and early undergraduate students: lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Domain

1. Understanding of the research process

2. Research application

3. Applicable skills

Survey Questions

1. I understand the research process.

2. I am prepared to conduct research.

3. I am prepared to conduct laboratory techniques.

4. I understand how scientists conduct research.

5. I understand how science knowledge relates to research practice.

6. I understand how to apply the scientific method in a research setting.

7. I am able to analyze and interpret data

8. I understand how scientific theories are derived from evidence

9. I have skills in scientific writing

10. I am able to work independently

11. I have good communication skills

Cronbach’s α

0.78

0.72

0.61

Pre-survey mean ± SD

3.76 ± 0.601

3.70 ± 0.523

4.31 ± 0.572

Post-survey mean ± SD

4.41 ± 0.392

4.24 ± 0.469

4.50 ± 0.707

p-value

< 0.001

0.001

0.138