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Mayer, Victor J.; Lewis, David K. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1979
Examines the feasibility of using a time-series design intensively in a school situation. Investigates student attitudes toward a biology class using the operant single-subject design. Despite the developmental nature of this study, it demonstrates that the five-item semantic differential is a valid and easily used instrument. (Author/MA)
Descriptors: Biology, Evaluation Methods, Measurement Techniques, Research Design
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Rubba, Peter A. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1989
Concepts, categories, time allotment, and instructional techniques associated with teaching Science/Technology/Society issues were examined for 65 exemplary secondary level science teachers. An analysis of a Science Teaching Issue Opinionnaire and another questionnaire are presented. Thirty-two references are listed. (CW)
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Science and Society, Science Teachers, Secondary Education
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Gardner, P. L. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987
Discusses the complicating effects of ambivalence on the validity of science attitude measurement scales. Cites studies indicating that the positive and negative effects about a particular psychological object are not necessarily bipolar. Suggests the use of factor analysis to check dimensionality in instruments. (TW)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Factor Analysis, Forced Choice Technique, Item Analysis