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Vossen, T. E.; Henze, I.; Rippe, R. C. A.; Van Driel, J. H.; De Vries, M. J. – International Journal of Science Education, 2018
Research and design activities are often employed in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) education. This study aims to examine students' attitudes towards doing research and design activities in secondary school, among two groups of students: (1) students that take the quite recently introduced Dutch subject O&O (research…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Secondary School Students, Foreign Countries, Research and Development
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Marsh, Herbert W.; Ayotte, Violaine – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2003
Evaluates theory and methodology underlying previous tests of the developmental proposal that self-concept becomes increasingly multidimensional with age. Develops and provides strong support for a new differential distinctiveness hypothesis, demonstrating that increasing distinctiveness--substantial age-related declines in correlations among…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Correlation, Foreign Countries, Models
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Gibson, Rose C. – Gerontologist, 1994
Notes that subdividing the age group 65 and over into finer age groups unmasks race differentials in mortality and morbidity that often favor blacks in the older age groups. Describes the unusual phenomena; proposes systematic research program to explain them; and discusses existing data sets for their analysis. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Blacks, Health, Mortality Rate
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Zachariah-Wolff, J. Leslie; Hemmes, Kas – Bulletin of Science, Technology and Society, 2006
Interest in a hydrogen economy has grown significantly in the past decade. However, the success of old technologies that are being re-engineered to work on hydrogen, as well as the creation of new hydrogen-based technologies, hinges upon public interest in and demand for such technologies. With increasing investments in the research and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Economics, Research and Development, Energy
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Perry, Raymond P.; Clifton, Rodney A.; Menec, Verena H.; Struthers, C. Ward; Menges, Robert J. – Research in Higher Education, 2000
A three-year longitudinal study surveyed newly hired faculty (n=259) at five higher education institutions concerning adjustment factors and research productivity. Results suggest that perceived control, the milieu of research-oriented institutions, and age (but not gender) are important predictors of faculty research productivity. (DB)
Descriptors: Age Differences, College Faculty, Empowerment, Faculty College Relationship
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Mumford, Michael D.; And Others – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1989
Studied influence of age and research support on frequency of technical innovation and economic growth in United States between 1929-1984. Found research support and age influenced number of patents awarded which, in turn, influenced deviations in gross national product. Concluded that development and maintenance of creative potential needs…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Creative Thinking, Economic Progress, Human Capital
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Bradley, Renee; Henderson, Kelly; Monfore, Dorotha A. – Behavioral Disorders, 2004
Improving the services for children with emotional or behavioral problems has been one of the priorities of the Department of Education for the last four decades. Since its implementation, the Office of Special Education Programs has been dedicated to funding and supporting research in the area of emotional disorders. Despite increased attention…
Descriptors: Research and Development, Emotional Disturbances, Children, Behavioral Science Research