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From Interviews to Equations: A Multi-Phase System Dynamics Model of Engineering Student Engagement
Mohammed A. Alrizqi
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.00382 ht…

From Interviews to Equations: A Multi-Phase System Dynamics Model of Engineering Student Engagement
This study presents a systematic approach for converting qualitative data into quantitative parameters within a system dynamics (SD) framework, focusing on modeling engineering student engagement. Although SD typically relies on numerical inputs, important "soft" factors such as motivation, confidence, and a sense of belonging have often been neglected due to the challenge of measurement. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with mechanical engineering students in a Learning Studio environ…