Characteristics of Female Advanced Science Students in the United States.

Humrich, Eve; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ422189

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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Characteristics of Female Advanced Science Students in the United States.

Humrich, Eve; And Others

Studies in Educational Evaluation, v16 n3 p477-87 1990

Results involving 701 female and 933 male advanced science students in the United States from the Second International Science Study are discussed. Focus was on differences between females and males. Gender differences were found, particularly in opinions regarding science and society, and with respect to general questions about school. (TJH)

Descriptors: Advanced Students, Biology, Chemistry, Comparative Testing, Females, International Studies, Males, National Surveys, Physics, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Secondary School Students, Sex Differences, Student Characteristics, Testing Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United States

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