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ERIC Number: EJ460248
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Reliability and Concurrent Validity of a Measure of Critical Thinking Skills in Biology.
McMurray, Mary Anne; And Others
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v28 n2 p183-92 Feb 1991
Reports a study investigating the utility of 52 items, selected from a readily available item pool developed for instructional purposes, when the items are used to measure critical thinking abilities of biology students. The items had reasonably good internal consistency reliability and good concurrent validity. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Critical Thinking, Educational Research, Postsecondary Education, Problem Solving, Research Reports, Science Education, Science Instruction, Test Items, Tests
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Education Research