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Ahmad Faize, Fayyaz – International Journal of Science Education, 2022
This study assessed teachers' understanding about the nature of scientific inquiry (NOSI) and whether this understanding was reflected in their students' responses. The data were collected through the 'Views About Scientific Inquiry' (VASI) questionnaire, a reliable tool for assessing understanding about the NOSI. The sample included science…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Secondary School Students, Grade 10, Secondary School Science
White, Karen – National Science Foundation, 2019
This report presents data on peer-reviewed S&E journals and conference proceedings reflecting the rapidly expanding volume of research activity, the involvement and scientific capabilities different countries, and the expanding research ecosystem demonstrated through international collaborations. Publication output grew about 4% annually over…
Descriptors: Publications, Periodicals, Conferences (Gatherings), Scientific Research
Boroush, Mark – National Science Foundation, 2020
The U.S. R&D enterprise relies on businesses, federal and nonfederal governments, higher education institutions, and other nonprofit organizations. This report identifies trends in R&D performance and funding and compares them to those of the world's other major economies. The U.S. annual total of R&D has expanded steadily since 2010…
Descriptors: Research and Development, Financial Support, Trend Analysis, Performance
National Science Foundation, 2018
"Science and Engineering Indicators" ("Indicators") is a biennial congressionally mandated report that provides high-quality quantitative information on the U.S. and international science and engineering enterprise. The report employs a variety of presentation styles--such as narrative text, data tables and figures--to make the…
Descriptors: Science Education, Engineering Education, Educational Indicators, Information Sources
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Schofer, Evan – Social Forces, 2004
Why has science expanded more in some nations rather than others? The few studies addressing this issue have attributed variation in science to differences in economic development and religion. This article discusses additional explanations, including the impact of domestic political structure, colonialism, and world-system dependency. Also,…
Descriptors: International Organizations, Foreign Countries, Sciences, Scientific Research
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, 2004
Between August and September 2004, EKOS Research Associates conducted the first round of a study entitled, Rethinking Science and Society. The aim of this study is to assess Canadians' attitudes toward science and research, particularly since research and innovation policies have become increasingly important for the federal government. The…
Descriptors: Science and Society, Federal Government, Educational Policy, Foreign Countries
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Science Resources Studies. – 1994
This pocket guide contains a collection of graphed data, available in 1994, on science and technology funding patterns within the United States, public attitudes toward science and technology, and international trends in science and technology. Sections contain: (1) national research and development (R&D) funding patterns; (2) academic R&D…
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Employment Patterns, Federal Government, Financial Support
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National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Science Resources Studies. – 1983
Detailed statistical tables on federal funds for research and development (R&D) are provided in this document. Tables are organized into the following sections: research, development, and R&D plant; R&D--agency, character of work, and performer; total research--agency, performer, and field of science; basic research--agency, performer,…
Descriptors: Colleges, Costs, Engineering, Federal Aid
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Science Resources Studies. – 1985
Detailed statistical tables showing the funding levels of 92 federal agencies for research and development (R&D) are provided in this document. These tables are organized into the following sections: research, development, and R&D plant; R&D agency, character of work, and performer; total basic and applied applied research--agency,…
Descriptors: Colleges, Costs, Engineering, Federal Aid
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Atelsek, Frank J.; Gomberg, Irene L. – 1978
Doctorate-granting institutions and independent medical colleges were surveyed to gather systematic, comparative information on international scientific activities supported by the federal government, private foundations, and other sources. Data were gathered on these activities' nature and scope, the academic disciplines involved, and the world…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Doctoral Programs, Engineering Technology, Foreign Countries
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Science Resources Studies. – 1982
Detailed statistical tables on federal funds for research and development (R&D) activities are provided in this document. Tables are organized into the following sections: research, development, and R&D plant; R&D- agency, character of work, and performer; total research- agency, performer, and field of science; basic research- agency,…
Descriptors: Colleges, Computer Science, Costs, Development