Stereotypes about Majors

Stereotypes about Majors

Open-Ended Survey

1. Why do most people consider people pursuing Theatre or other Art related courses to be personable and unique?

2. So, what do you think about the notion that most Caucasian and Asian American students pursuing Business are well-spoken, eloquent, and articulate compared to the African Americans, Indigenous, and Latino/Hispanic students ect?

3. Why do most students feel like mature aged students aged between 30-45 years are more likely to succeed in universities than the younger students?

4. Why is a student’s family income considered to be vital in determining their performance at the university?

5. What are your thoughts regarding the opinion that most students pursuing Psychology in the universities are outspoken based on their geographic area or upbringing?

Informed Consent

I have read, and I comprehend all the information provided, and I will spare my time to answer the questions. I am aware that my participation is voluntary, and I have the right to withdraw voluntarily in case my rights are violated. Additionally, upon withdrawal, I won’t have to provide any reasons or incur any costs. Lastly, I understand I will be given a copy of the consent form.

Debriefing Statement

Thank you for participating in this research. The purpose of this study is to identify the truth regarding various stereotypes that are common in most universities and how they affect the performance of students. It is hypothesized that various demographic factors like age, sex, age, race, family income, and geographic area impacts the performance of most students.  Your participation is much appreciated not only by the researchers involved but also by the data collected will aid teachers and students in developing a better environment to foster learning in universities.

Demographic Survey

Open-Ended Survey

1. How does age affect the performance of students in universities?
2. What are some of the common beliefs you’ve heard regarding gender and
   courses in universities?
3. What is the impact of a students’ ethnicity in their performance in university education?

Closed-Ended Survey

1. How satisfied are you with most people’s belief that those pursuing Theatre and other Art majors are personable and unique?

• Very satisfied
• Somewhat Satisfied
• Somewhat Unsatisfied
• Very Unsatisfied

2. Do you agree with most people’s ideas that Caucasian and Asian American students pursuing Business are well-spoken, eloquent, and articulate compared to African Americans, Indigenous, and Latino/Hispanic students ect?

• Strongly Agree
• Agree
• Neutral
• Somehow Agree
• Disagree

3. How likely are mature aged students between 30-45 years more probable to succeed in the universities compared to the younger students?

• Extremely Likely
• Very Likely
• Somewhat Likely
• Not Very Likely
• Not at all Likely

4. How satisfied are you that a family’s income level affects the performance of students?

• Very satisfied
• Somewhat Satisfied
• Somewhat Unsatisfied
• Very Unsatisfied

5. How are geographic areas and the upbringing of a student likelyto determine the outspokenness of a student pursuing Psychology?

• Extremely Likely
• Very Likely
• Somewhat Likely
• Not Very Likely
• Not at all Likely

Informed Consent

I have read, and I comprehend all the information provided, and I will spare my time to answer the questions. I am aware that my participation is voluntary, and I have the right to withdraw voluntarily in case my rights are violated. Additionally, upon withdrawal, I won’t have to provide any reasons or incur any costs. Lastly, I understand I will be given a copy of the consent form.

Debriefing Statement

Thank you for participating in this research. The purpose of this study is to identify the truth regarding various stereotypes that are common in most universities ad how they affect the performance of students. It is hypothesized that various demographic factors like age, sex, age, race, family income, and geographic area impacts the performance of most students.  Your participation is much appreciated not only by the researchers involved but also by the data collected will aid teachers and students in developing a better environment to foster learning in universities.

Closed-Ended Survey

1. What is your age?

• 18 – 25 Years
• 25 – 36 Years
• 37 – 49 Years
• 50 – 60 Years
• 61 and Older

2. What is your gender?

• Female
• Male
• Other
  1. What is your Race?

• Asian
• White
• Black
• Latino/Hispanic
• Bi-Racial
• Other