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What is the relationship between job choice and attitudes towards mathematics?By Emile Okada
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Survey answers: by Grade
FreshmenSophomoresJuniorsSeniors
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Fondness vs. Math intensity in job
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Implication
Liking math
Proportion-ally equivalent math intensive job
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Math intensity in job vs. Fondness of math
Average math intensitive job Average fondness of math5.9
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Math intensity in job vs. Number fondness
Yes No5.65
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Math intensity in job vs. Number fondness
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Fondness of math vs. math intensity of job
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Criteria for choosing your job
Math involvement (++++)
Money(+++++)
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Career choice A
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Career choice B
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Math intensity in job vs. Fondness of math
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Distribution of fondness of math around the world
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The relationship between students and math through time
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