N = 300 (Cohorts 1–3 combined). Spearman correlations between all predictor variables and govtfund_1: approval of federal funding for university research (1 = Strongly disapprove → 4 = Strongly approve). Sorted by |r|. p-values are exploratory only.

Results

All beliefs

Top 20 predictors

All items

Past Engagement

Included for reference. These items reflect prior behavior rather than modifiable beliefs.