The Factor Structure for Mental Rotations of Three-Dimensional Structures Represented in Diagrams.

Seddon, G. M.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1985

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The Factor Structure for Mental Rotations of Three-Dimensional Structures Represented in Diagrams.

Seddon, G. M.; And Others

Research in Science and Technological Education, v3 n1 p29-42 1985

Determined the factor structure of tasks which require students to visualize how diagrams should be drawn to represent effects of rotating three-dimensional structures about the three Cartesian axes. Results obtained from 149 English and 231 Singapore students show that visualization about X-, Y-, and Z-axes are factorially distinct. (DH)

Descriptors: Chemistry, Diagrams, Factor Analysis, High Schools, Models, Molecular Structure, Science Education, Secondary School Science, Spatial Ability, Three Dimensional Aids, Visualization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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