Attitude toward Science among Secondary School Pupils in Northern Ireland: Relationship with Sex, Age and Religion.

Francis, Leslie J.; Greer, John E.

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ERIC Number: EJ586731

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Publication Date: 1999

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Attitude toward Science among Secondary School Pupils in Northern Ireland: Relationship with Sex, Age and Religion.

Francis, Leslie J.; Greer, John E.

Research in Science and Technological Education, v17 n1 p67-74 May 1999

Reports on a study of pupils (n=1549) aged 13 to 16 attending 12 Protestant and 12 Catholic schools in Northern Ireland and their attitudes toward science. Concludes that girls, oldest students, and pupils in Catholic schools hold less positive attitudes toward science in the school curriculum and towards science as a career. Contains 36 references. (Author/WRM)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Catholic Schools, Foreign Countries, Protestants, Religious Education, Science Careers, Scientific Enterprise, Secondary Education, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)

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