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| Educational and Psychological… | 4 |
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| Crowther, Henry I. G. | 1 |
| Krajkovich, Joseph G. | 1 |
| Lewis, John | 1 |
| Preece, Peter F. W. | 1 |
| Reese, Clyde M. | 1 |
| Roberts, Dennis M. | 1 |
| Smith, Jeffrey K. | 1 |
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| Reports - Research | 4 |
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Peer reviewedRoberts, Dennis M.; Reese, Clyde M. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1987
To investigate the claim that the Statistics Attitude Survey (SAS) contains a number of achievement-related items rather than attitude-related items, the SAS and the Attitudes Toward Statistics (ATS) were administered to 280 introductory statistics students. Results showed similarities between the tests. (Author/GDC)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Comparative Testing, Grades (Scholastic), Higher Education
Peer reviewedLewis, John – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1979
A 20-item scale, based upon the Estes Reading Attitude Scale, was constructed to measure elementary students' attitudes toward reading. Results supported its reliability and validity for third, fourth, and fifth graders. (The scale is included). (JKS)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Elementary Education, Interest Inventories, Program Attitudes
Peer reviewedSmith, Jeffrey K.; Krajkovich, Joseph G. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1979
The Image of Science and Scientists Scale was developed to assess high school students' attitudes toward science as a field of study. Reliability and three types of validity evidence are reported for the scale. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attitude Measures, Grade 9, High Schools
Peer reviewedCrowther, Henry I. G.; Preece, Peter F. W. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1979
Instruments were developed to measure the confidence and self-image of preservice elementary school teachers in relation to both biology and physical science. High reliability and convergent and discriminant validity were displayed by the instruments, both in the initial test development stage and in subsequent confirmatory studies. (Author)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Biology, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
