In pursuit of validity: A comprehensive review of science attitude instruments 1935-2005

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 30, Issue 7, 2008, Pages 961-977

  Blalock, Cheryl L ^a   Lichtenstein, Michael J ^a   Owen, Steven ^a   Pruski, Linda ^a   Marshall, Carolyn ^a   Toepperwein, MaryAnne ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN   (United States)

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EID: 46249123190     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500690701344578     Document Type: Review

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