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ERIC Number: EJ266155
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-Jul
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Measuring Student Attitudes: Semantic Differential or Likert Instruments?
Schibeci, R. A.
Science Education, v66 n4 p565-70 Jul 1982
Following descriptions of a semantic differential (SD) and test of science-related attitudes (TOSRA)--a Likert-type scale--reports results of using the instruments with secondary school students in various Australian schools (N=1,049 for TOSRA and 1,116 for SD). Suggests SD for general attitude and Likert-type scales of specific attitude measurement. (SK)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Comparative Testing, Foreign Countries, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Secondary School Students, Student Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Australia; Science Education Research