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Abraham, Michael R. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1982
Describes a Q-sort type instrument useful in obtaining descriptive information about teaching methods and curriculum materials used in the science laboratory, including information for, among others, developing operational definition of constructs (inquiry), diagnosing problems in curriculum development or implementation, and monitoring the effect…
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Q Methodology, Science Curriculum

Melton, Larry; Humphreys, Donald – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1980
Supports prediction of success in self-paced, individualized science classes by measuring student self-image by means of the Q-sort test. Alternative school students who had completed an acceptable number of minicourses by the end of the year scored higher on the Q-sort. (CS)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Individualized Instruction, Nontraditional Education, Pacing

Kauchak, Don; Peterson, Ken – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1983
A 20-item double-Q sort was used to measure differences in perceptions of grades 8, 10, and 12 students (N=215) according to letter grades and sex. Differences in perception according to success were found for both ideal and actual student behavior, while sex differences were not noted. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Grade 10, Grade 12, Grade 8, Q Methodology