Measures for the Study of Creativity in Scientific Problem-Solving.

Frederiksen, Norman; Ward, William C.

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Publication Date: 1978

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Measures for the Study of Creativity in Scientific Problem-Solving

Frederiksen, Norman; Ward, William C.

Applied Psychological Measurement, 2, 1, 1-24, W 78

A set of Tests of Scientific Thinking were developed for possible use as criterion measures in research on creativity. Scores on the tests describe both quality and quantity of ideas produced in formulating hypotheses, evaluating proposals, solving methodological problems, and devising methods for measuring constructs. (Author/CTM)

Descriptors: Creativity Tests, Higher Education, Item Sampling, Predictive Validity, Science Tests, Scientific Methodology, Scoring Formulas, Situational Tests, Statistical Analysis, Test Reliability

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Graduate Record Examinations

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