A Microcomputer Beliefs Inventory for Middle School Students: Scale Development and Validation.

Riggs, Iris M.; Enochs, Larry G.

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ERIC Number: EJ465711

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Publication Date: 1993

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A Microcomputer Beliefs Inventory for Middle School Students: Scale Development and Validation.

Riggs, Iris M.; Enochs, Larry G.

Journal of Research on Computing in Education, v25 n3 p383-90 Spr 1993

Describes the development and validation of the Microcomputer Beliefs Inventory (MBI) that was designed to measure the self-efficacy and outcome expectancy beliefs of middle school students in grades six, seven, and eight toward computers. Results are compared by grade level and gender, and uses of the MBI are suggested. (nine references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Beliefs, Comparative Analysis, Computer Literacy, Construct Validity, Correlation, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Measures (Individuals), Microcomputers, Middle Schools, Self Efficacy, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes, Tables (Data)

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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