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ERIC Number: EJ358477
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Scale Dimensionality and Population Heterogeneity: Potential Problems in the Interpretation of Attitude Data.
Rennie, Leonie J.; Parker, Lesley H.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v24 n6 p567-77 Sep 1987
Examines some of the problems in interpreting data from attitude measures when the dimensionality of the instrument and sources of heterogeneity in the population are ignored. Illustrates this point by describing the development of an instrument designed to measure children's attitude toward science-related activities. (TW)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Attitudes, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Science Education, Scientific Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Test Interpretation, Test Results, Test Theory, Test Validity, Testing, Testing Problems
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Practitioners; Researchers
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Science Education Research