Statement

Mean pretest score

Mean posttest score

Paired t-test p-value

Cohen’s d effect size

Effect size interpretation

Science is interesting.

4.20 (0.9)

4.40 (0.8)

0.19

-

-

Science is useful for jobs.

4.50 (0.9)

4.53 (0.7)

0.08

-

-

Science is easy.

3.47 (1.1)

3.20 (1.1)

0.22

-

-

I plan to have a career in science.

2.40 (1.3)

3.33 (1.0)

0.005

0.80

Large

It is important for women to become scientists.

3.20 (1.2)

4.13 (1.1)

0.003

0.81

Large

Females do as well as males in science.

4.47 (1.0)

4.33 (1.4)

0.08

-

-

Females have made important science findings.

4.07 (1.0)

4.40 (1.1)

0.09

-

-

Women can help others through their science careers.

4.36 (1.2)

4.40 (0.8)

0.50

-

-

The work of scientists improves our lives.

4.07 (0.8)

4.07 (1.2)

0.50

-

-

Women in science can make science more caring.

3.36 (1.0)

3.80 (0.9)

0.014

0.56

Medium