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To investigate the possible relationship between attitudes to and performance in science and the following: (a) Pupils, e.g. sex, ability (as measured by standardised tests); (b) General school data:- size, organization, resources; (c) Science teaching:- organisation, methodology and resources; (d) Teacher variables, including teacher style.

Main Topics:

Variables The main dependent variables under scrutiny are performance in and attitude towards science.

Simple random sample

Face-to-face interview

Educational measurements

Self-completion