The paper not only pointed out the differences in why male and female students studied computer science but also took note that female students had different ideas as to what they considered important regarding studying CS, such as cognitive gains and the affective side of engagement in the subject. Therefore, when studying gender differences in computer science, it is not just the results that are important but the preexisting different priorities and perspectives that both male and female students have. By keeping this in mind, it brings greater clarity as to why the results of gender gap research show such a contrast when comparing the two groups.