Computer_science_biology_and_b

Provide the citation and attach a pdf of the article (10 pts) Pro Tip: You can use ZotZero, but check the output against the APA Style online guidelines.

King, A., Fisher, A., Becich, M., & Boone, D. (2017). Computer science, biology and biomedical informatics academy: outcomes from 5 years of immersing high-school students into informatics research. Journal of Pathology Informatics, 8(1), 2. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A523361344/AONE?u=klnb_fhsuniv&sid=bookmark-AONE&xid=7134a944 

What is the abstract of the article?  (10 pts)  Tips: This is usually a 200 word or less article summary. The abstract is your only cut and paste answer.

The University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Biomedical Informatics and Division of Pathology Informatics created a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) pipeline in 2011 dedicated to providing cutting-edge informatics research and career preparatory experiences to a diverse group of highly motivated high-school students. In this third editorial installment describing the program, we provide a brief overview of the pipeline, report on achievements of the past scholars, and present results from self-reported assessments by the 2015 cohort of scholars. The pipeline continues to expand with the 2015 addition of the innovation internship, and the introduction of a program in 2016 aimed at offering first-time research experiences to undergraduates who are underrepresented in pathology and biomedical informatics. Achievements of program scholars include authorship of journal articles, symposium and summit presentations, and attendance at top 25 universities. All of our alumni matriculated into higher education and 90% remain in STEM majors. The 2015 high-school program had ten participating scholars who self-reported gains in confidence in their research abilities and understanding of what it means to be a scientist.

Was the study experimental or non-experimental? Explain, tell us what made that clear.  (10 pts)

This is a non-experimental study because the researchers studied a program that had been put in place and observed how well students that went through the program did after school versus other students who had more traditional education. There were surveys that were also taken of the sample group.

Was the research qualitative or quantitative? Again, explain. (10 pts)

The research was qualitative because the data gathered is in word form with no statistics. Researchers mainly described the effect of the pipeline program on its students’ success.

What was the population studied? Why do you say that? (5 pts)

The population studied at the University of Pittsburgh because the program was implemented at that school and the participants involved were enrolled at the same university.

What sample was used for this study? Explain. (5 pts)

The sample was a diverse group of high school students who wanted to study, Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics or Biology.

What was the method of measurement? (10 pts)

• • If the research was quantitative, was the measurement scale used, Nominal, Ordinal, Interval, or Ratio?
  • If the research was qualitative, what data was collected?

The data collected by researchers included the interest level of students, their successes after graduating from college and other successes like being part of significant events.

What was the method of analysis? (10 pts)

• • If the research was quantitative, what statistical tools were used to analyze the data?
  • If the research was qualitative, in what manner was the data analyzed?

The data was collected primarily through surveys of participants after they had graduated from the University.

What was the conclusion of the study? (10 pts)

There were higher numbers of high school students who ended up enrolling in universities as STEM majors. The researchers also concluded that more programs like this are emerging with changes being made to fix issues that arise and they would perform more surveys on university graduates that were a part of the program to determine the long term effects of the program.

Why is this study useful to you? Explain in detail. (10 pts)

This study was useful to me because when I was at Johnson County Community College, I had the privilege of being a part of a program like this. Before I joined that program, I had a hard time staying focused on schoolwork because I was unmotivated at the time. I got so much information from my mentors and counselors, and they did their best to have people from different areas of STEM come in and talk to us about their companies, jobs, and their personal histories. I am very thankful for being a part of this.

What would be the next logical step in extending this study? (10 pts)

The logical next step would be to perform longitudinal studies on graduates that participated in their programs to measure their success outside of school in their work places and also their shortcomings due to being a part of the program.