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ERIC Number: EJ073976
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1973
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The Relationship Between Academic Achievement in Science and Father's Occupation
James, Ann N.; Pafford, William N.
Science Education, 57, 1, 37-41, Jan/Mar 73
Compared the science-subject grade point averages among 84 senior children of college professors (CCP), other professionals (CP), and nonprofessionals (CNP). Concluded that CNP were at lower achievement levels than CCP and CP and took less science courses than do CP. (CC)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Research, Family Characteristics, Fathers, Professional Occupations, Science Education, Science Interests, Secondary School Science, Student Characteristics, Student Interests
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