Comparative Investigation of the Psychometric Properties of Three Tests of Logical Thinking.

Ahlawat, Kapur S.; Billeh, Victor Y.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Comparative Investigation of the Psychometric Properties of Three Tests of Logical Thinking.

Ahlawat, Kapur S.; Billeh, Victor Y.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v24 n2 p93-105 Feb 1987

Presents a comparative analysis of the psychometric properties of three group tests of logical thinking used in science education research. Findings dealing with Longeot's Test of Logical Thinking, Lawson's Test of Formal Reasoning, and Tobin and Capie's Test of Logical Thinking demonstrate a lack of concurrent validity. Includes recommendations. (ML)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concurrent Validity, Formal Operations, Logical Thinking, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Skill Development, Test Validity, Testing

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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers

Language: English

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