REU Program Student Confidence Data from Montana State University
by Fleming, Rhiannon / QDR Harvested Dataverse·Updated 1mo ago
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Description
Rhiannon Fleming's mixed-method research assesses the Research Experience for Undergraduates program in solar and astrophysics at Montana State University. The dataset includes interview transcripts, chain notes, paraphrasing documents, a journal, and a confidence spreadsheet from a 2024 cohort of seven students. Data were collected weekly over a 10-week program using surveys, interviews, and journals.
Use Cases
Analyze changes in student self-confidence over time based on the spreadsheet tracking confidence across three tests.
Study student perceptions of community and program experience based on qualitative interview transcripts.
Evaluate the impact of student-led outreach seminars based on journal entries and survey responses.
Assess the effectiveness of formative assessment tools like Chain Notes and Directed Paraphrasing mentioned in the description.
Strengths
Data collection employed five distinct tools, including surveys, interviews, and journals, providing a multi-faceted view.
Assessments were administered weekly throughout a 10-week program, offering a longitudinal perspective.
The case study includes a cohort of seven students, providing a focused sample for analysis.
Limitations
No demographic data was collected due to the project's IRB exempt status, limiting demographic analysis.
Row count and file formats are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Provenance
Source
Rhiannon Fleming, QDR Harvested Dataverse
Collection Method
Data collected via Google Forms, written responses, interviews, and journals from a student cohort.
Time Range
Data collected during a 10-week program in 2024.
Freshness
Last updated 2026-05-04 07:12:55; freshness should be verified.
Geography
Montana State University, United States.
License unknown; data is anonymous with no demographic information.