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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1986
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Perceived Science Ability as a Factor in the Course Selections of Men and Women in College.
Deboer, George E.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v23 n4 p343-52 Apr 1986
Examined some of the factors that affect the academic choices that students make and the consequences of those choices for later participation in science. Results (obtained from questionnaires completed by 302 students) show that women rated their science ability lower than men, although they performed better in high school science. (JN)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, College Science, Females, Higher Education, Males, Science Education, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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