Exploring Video Game’s Relationship to CS Interest
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The possible causal relationship between playing digital games and interest in computer science has been explored by researchers and outreach programs working on broadening participation in CS. This paper reviews empirical data from over 1,000 students at a technical university regarding their interest in CS and their frequency of game play. The data suggest that gaming is a significant, but small factor in students’ interest in CS.
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