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Measures for the Study of Creativity in Scientific Problem-Solving

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Frederiksen, Norman; Ward, William C. – Applied Psychological Measurement, 1978

A set of Tests of Scientific Thinking were developed for possible use as criterion measures in research on creativity. Scores on the tests describe both quality and quantity of ideas produced in formulating hypotheses, evaluating proposals, solving methodological problems, and devising methods for measuring constructs. (Author/CTM)

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A Study of the Predictive Validity of the Tests of Scientific Thinking. Research Bulletin RB-77-6. (May 1977). GRE Board Professional Report GREB No. 74-6P.

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Ward, William C.; Frederiksen, Norman – 1977

This study provides preliminary evidence as to the validity of measures derived from the "Tests of Scientific Thinking" (TST). The TST and the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) were compared with regard to their relationships to interests, self-appraisals, and accomplishments of students during their first year of graduate work in…

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Entrance Examinations, Creative Thinking, Creativity Tests