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Peer reviewedBaird, William E.; Borich, Gary D. – Science Education, 1987
Explains the convergent and discriminant validity of two tests of science process skills with two tests of formal reasoning ability. Reports test results from elementary education majors and discusses the tests' intercorrelations. Implications related to instruction are analyzed. (ML)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary School Teachers, Formal Operations, Multitrait Multimethod Techniques
Download full textPeterson, Gary W. – 1986
Construct validity of a prototype baccalaureate generic problem solving skills test was explored through a structural analysis. The assessment method used three real-life problem situations crossed by six generic skills, namely Decision-Making, Communication, Analysis, Synthesis, Valuing and Execution. There were six written responses for each…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Tests, College Students, Factor Analysis
