Essary, D. R. (1998). Critical incidents influencing students' selection of elective science. Dissertation Abstracts International, 60 (04), 1068. (UMI No. 9927573)
(N=436) Students attending 5 high schools in Northeast Texas. All enrolled in senior level government/economics course. 712 usable critical incidents recorded. 11 categories emerged: Mentored, Requirements, Personal Interest, Level of Difficulty, Time Restraints, Future Concerns, Grades, Teacher, Peer Influence, Challenge, Other Academic Experiences. Nonselectors were influenced by requirements, minimum number of science courses needed for graduation. Selectors chose based on curriculum requirements, future concerns, and mentors, as well as special programs that require extra science. Gender did not play a role in selection decisions.
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