Preliminary estimates suggest UBMS participation increases the odds of majoring in math or science¶
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q2 i? Preliminary estimates suggest UBMS participation increases the odds of majoring in math or science. → Robert B. Olsen 2007
Evidence¶
Robert B. Olsen 2007¶
Robert B. Olsen, Neil Seftor, Tim Silva, David Myers, David DesRoches, Julie Young. (2007). Upward Bound Math-Science Program: Description and Interim Impact Estimates. Washington, DC: Mathematica Policy Research. https://www.mathematica.org/publications/upward-bound-mathscience-program-description-and-interim-impact-estimates
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Interim impact analysis from the national UBMS evaluation using survey and transcript data; the report offers only a preliminary, hedged statement that "participation increases the odds of majoring in math or science."
"In addition, preliminary estimates suggest that participation increases the odds of majoring in math or science."
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
- Interim impact estimates suggest UBMS participation improves several student outcomes in high school and college — a broader claim this one bears on
- UBMS provides intensive academic instruction in math and science — related
- Attending an inclusive STEM high school nearly triples the odds of declaring a Core STEM major at a four-year college two years after high school graduation — related
- Math club participation is associated with higher odds of declaring a STEM major in college, remaining significant after propensity score matching — related
- Science club participation shows no statistically significant relationship with selecting a STEM college major — related
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Preliminary estimates suggest UBMS participation increases the odds of majoring in math or science |
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Preliminary estimates suggest UBMS participation increases the odds of majoring in math or science |
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