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Comparative Investigation of the Psychometric Properties of Three Tests of Logical Thinking.

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Ahlawat, Kapur S.; Billeh, Victor Y. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987

Presents a comparative analysis of the psychometric properties of three group tests of logical thinking used in science education research. Findings dealing with Longeot's Test of Logical Thinking, Lawson's Test of Formal Reasoning, and Tobin and Capie's Test of Logical Thinking demonstrate a lack of concurrent validity. Includes recommendations.…

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concurrent Validity, Formal Operations, Logical Thinking

Validity Considerations for Research on Integrated-Science Process Skills and Formal Reasoning Ability.

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Baird, William E.; Borich, Gary D. – Science Education, 1987

Explains the convergent and discriminant validity of two tests of science process skills with two tests of formal reasoning ability. Reports test results from elementary education majors and discusses the tests' intercorrelations. Implications related to instruction are analyzed. (ML)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary School Teachers, Formal Operations, Multitrait Multimethod Techniques