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Peer reviewedHamilton, Marlene A. – Science Education, 1982
The attitudes of Jamaican students in grades 11 and 13 to science as well as the relationship between these attitudes and student achievement in science examinations were investigated. Attitudes appeared to play a vital role in achievement where girls were concerned, pointing out the need for role models for science achievement for girls. (PB)
Descriptors: Achievement, Affective Objectives, Attitudes, Developing Nations
Peer reviewedLaforgia, Joseph – Science Education, 1988
Presents a brief overview of the area of attitude research in science education. Highlights the need to evaluate students in relation to the affective domain. Discusses evaluation techniques, problems associated with evaluation, and some existing instruments and their associated limitations. (CW)
Descriptors: Affective Measures, Affective Objectives, Attitude Measures, College Science
Peer reviewedSchibeci, R. A. – Science Education, 1983
Examines the role of affective behavioral objectives in science education. Includes a survey of what "affective" means from various perspectives. Defines "scientific attitudes" versus "attitudes to science" to clarify a conceptual framework for research. Presents problems with previous research and raises basic…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Attitude Measures, Behavioral Objectives, College Science
