Empirical versus Subjective Procedures for Identifying Gender Differences in Science Tests Items.

Sudweeks, Richard R.; Tolman, Richard R.

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ERIC Number: EJ464663

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Publication Date: 1993

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Empirical versus Subjective Procedures for Identifying Gender Differences in Science Tests Items.

Sudweeks, Richard R.; Tolman, Richard R.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v30 n1 p3-19 Jan 1993

This study used judgmental and statistical procedures to evaluate the items in a statewide, 78-item, multiple-choice test of science knowledge. Differences in outcomes for these procedures are discussed. Authors conclude that both procedures should be used in test construction. (PR)

Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Education, Females, Grade 5, Instruction, Males, Science Education, Science Tests, Scientific Concepts, Sex, Sex Bias, Sex Differences, Statistical Analysis, Test Construction, Test Interpretation, Testing

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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