The Construct Validity of an Examination Designed to Test Practical Ability in Biology.

Brown, C. R.; Njabili, A. F.

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Publication Date: 1989

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The Construct Validity of an Examination Designed to Test Practical Ability in Biology.

Brown, C. R.; Njabili, A. F.

Research in Science and Technological Education, v7 n1 p61-73 1989

Explores the concept of construct validity in the context of a public examination. Multitrait-multimethod analysis and factor analysis were used. Discusses the analyses in terms of theory versus practical components and experimental versus observational investigation in practical components. Sample items for the practical examinations are appended. (YP)

Descriptors: Biology, Construct Validity, Factor Analysis, Foreign Countries, Multitrait Multimethod Techniques, Science Tests, Scientific Methodology, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Test Format, Test Validity, Tests

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Tanzania

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