A Method for Validating Semantic Differential Referents

Thompson, Bruce; Stapleton, James C.

doi:10.1080/00220973.1979.11011721

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“…In addition, Kerlinger (as cited in Thompson, 1980) reported that the semantic differential technique had been shown "to be sufficiently reliable and valid for many research purposes..., [and is] flexible and relatively easy to adapt to varying research demands, quick, and economical to administer and to score" (p. 110). Finally, this psychosemantic technique helps to elicit fine points of connotative meaning of objects, events, and concepts, which are not normally identified by other methods (Eagly & Chaiken, 1993;Foxall & Goldsmith, 1994).…”

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The development and validation of a Televisitation Attitude Scale (TAS).

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The development and validation of a Televisitation Attitude Scale (TAS).

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How teachers perceive similarities and differences among various teaching models

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In the past 20 years a number of alternative models of teaching have been developed for use in the science classroom. Many of these models were developed t o permit teachers t o implement more validly specific science curriculum projects. The "science inquiry model''-really a broad array of models-has been used t o characterize the teaching of effective BSCS, CHEMS, CBA, PSSC, H P 2 , and ISCS teachers. In essence, this global model calls for the teacher t o present science as an active investigatory process. Teachers present problematic events and through careful questioning and the timely introduction of information through readings, group or individual projects, laboratory experiences and the like, they encourage students t o become effective inquirers as well as learners of science content.There have also been a number of alternative models of teaching that have been implemented in other classrooms. The research and development efforts of Bruner, Ausubel, Suchman, Piaget, and even the philosophic stance of Carl Rogers, have catalyzed the development of various alternative models of teaching. Thus, the contemporary science educator faces a dilemma of selecting which of the many possible approaches to use with students in elementary and secondary science classes. A second dilemma exists for the science teacher educator who must select appropriate curricula for teacher education programs. This selection dilemma becomes more difficult as the range of alternatives continues to expand.A highly cogent description of the wide array of teaching models is presented by Joyce and Weil (1972). In their book, Models of Teaching, the authors define models of teaching as plans or patterns of strategies and tactics that the teacher can use t o guide instruction. Figure 1 summarizes IS of the models of teaching discussed by Joyce and Weil, and the lecture method, a less formally developed but certainly well-known science instructional method.The reader should note that most of the models can be directly identified with one or more of the well-known science curricula. Other models in the table have also found favor with science teachers, although the focus of some models is not inherently scientific. Even the Synectics model, while it may not be recognized by name by many science educators, is the

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Measuring Drug-Related Attitudes

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Miederhoff³

1981

Educational and Psychological Measurement

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There are relatively few instruments that measure attitudes toward both drug users and drug usage, including abuse of prescription drugs. This study was concerned with the measurement charcteristics of an instrument which can be employed for this purpose. Subjects were 347 teachers and college students. Analysis included calculation of factor reliability, in variance, and validity coefficients. The results suggest that the attitude items can be employed to evaluate impacts which represent an important aspect of most drug education programs.

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A Method for Validating Semantic Differential Referents

Cited by 5 publications

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The development and validation of a Televisitation Attitude Scale (TAS).

The development and validation of a Televisitation Attitude Scale (TAS).

How teachers perceive similarities and differences among various teaching models

Measuring Drug-Related Attitudes

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