Anna Grossbach, CLA-Honors 2010
The Predictive Validity of Standardized Nursing Tests: Protecting the Investment
Major
Psychology and Nursing
Mentor
Nathan Kuncel : Psychology
Brief Bio
I graduated in 2006 from Edina High School in Edina, Minnesota. My interests include psychology, biology, medicine, literature, physiology/anatomy, economics and business.
Future Plans
Graduate school
Why Research?
I enrolled in Dr. Kuncel's Honors Freshman Seminar "Fact and Fiction in Standardized Testing" that was offered by the honors program for freshman. I asked and was approved to be a research assistant. I then began a literature search on my project, developed and submitted a UROP proposal.
What Did I Get from Research?
I learned that there are many research resources that are offered by the University including many libraries and a sophisticated online system that allows east access to literature. Hands on experience is essential for learning the research process. Research experience is invaluable because it teaches you how to self- start, organize, be efficient with your time and resources, and work with a professor. I know this experience will help me in my respective undergraduate, graduate and professional careers.
How Did I Start?
See above
Advice for Another Student
Go for it! This is a wonderful opportunity that not many other colleges afford their students. In general, If you have a genuine interest and are not afraid to ask, you will be rewarded.
Project Description
A meta- analysis of academic measures to predict success in nursing school.