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Comparison of Anxiety Levels of Students in Introductory Earth Science and Geology Courses.
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Westerback, Mary E.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1984
This descriptive study was conducted to (1) measure anxiety levels of geology students (N=49) and earth science students (N=68) about taking these required departmental courses; (2) measure their general anxiety level; and (3) examine factors associated with student anxiety. Results (including those related to sex differences) are reported and…
Descriptors: Anxiety, College Science, Earth Science, Geology
A Study of the Perceptual Orientation of Community College Students and Their Attitudes toward Science as They Relate to Science Achievement.
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Crow, Linda W.; Piper, Martha K. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1983
Perceptual orientation (field dependence/independence) was related to 47 biology/earth science students' attitudes toward science. In addition, students who were field dependent and possessed a positive attitude scored significantly higher on a science achievement test than students who were field dependent and possessed a negative attitude. (JN)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Cognitive Style, College Science