Attitudes toward science of students at the Central Luzon State University

• Main Author: Lina, Edilberto A.
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Animo Repository 1980
• Subjects: Students > Attitudes; Science > Study and teaching; Science and Mathematics Education
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_masteral/749
• Institution: De La Salle University

This study determines whether attitudinal differences towards science existed among students at the Central Luzon State University (CLSU). The normative survey using questionnaire as the major instrument and personal interview were used in collecting the data. Five hundred forty-one students enrolled in the different courses at CLSU were selected by random sampling as respondents in the study. Simple frequency count, percentages, means, analysis of variance and Pearson product moment correlation coefficient were used to analyze , organize and interpret the data. A four-category scale Scientific Attitude Inventory was used to determine the attitudes of the respondents toward the aspect considered in the study. On the basis of the investigation made, the researcher came out with the following significant findings which answered the specific questions raised in the study. In relation to attitudes toward science and choice of course among the group respondents, Inland Fisheries students have the most favorable attitude toward science while Agricultural Education students have the lowest attitude. Although Inland Fisheries students exhibited very positive attitudes toward science, when taken as a group, the results were not significantly different. The year level of the students was not significantly related to their attitudes toward science. The female students have the edge in the attitude toward science as compared to the male students, however the difference is not significant. From among the respondents, there is no significant difference in the attitude toward science between those who graduated from private high schools and those who have graduated from barrio high schools. Finally, the study showed that educational attainment of parents is not a factor in determining attitudes of students toward science.