Gender Differences in Introductory Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Exams: Multiple Choice versus Constructed Response Questions.

Weaver, Andrew J.; Raptis, Helen

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ERIC Number: EJ627152

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2001

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Gender Differences in Introductory Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Exams: Multiple Choice versus Constructed Response Questions.

Weaver, Andrew J.; Raptis, Helen

Journal of Science Education and Technology, v10 n2 p115-26 Jun 2001

Analyzes 295 male and 194 female examinations from introductory atmospheric and oceanic science courses to determine whether or not there exist gender differences in the performance on multiple choice versus constructed response sections of the exams. (Author/SAH)

Descriptors: Evaluation, Gender Issues, Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Questioning Techniques, Science Instruction, Science Tests, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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