Category | Experimental group | Control group | T value (control minus experimental) | ||
Mean | Standard deviation | Mean | Standard deviation | ||
Classroom science helps me work with others to make decisions. | 5 | 0.61 | 3.1 | 0.44 | −18.84** |
Scientific experiments can help me better understand the world. | 6.2 | 0.83 | 3.9 | 0.59 | −16.85*** |
Knowledge of science can help me protect the environment. | 3.9 | 0.42 | 5.1 | 0.63 | 11.89*** |
Science will help me understand the effect I have on the environment. | 6.2 | 0.83 | 5.9 | 0.79 | −1.96 |
Science helps me ask others for help with my work. | 6.1 | 0.83 | 6.3 | 0.911 | 1.22 |
Science should be required in school. | 6.7 | 0.94 | 6.1 | 0.8 | −3.63*** |
I am interested in a career as a scientist or engineer. | 5.3 | 0.7 | 5.1 | 0.64 | 1.58 |
I have received support from others to excel in science. | 5.9 | 0.69 | 6.2 | 0.89 | 2* |
Learning science can help me understand things that affect people’s health. | 5.1 | 0.75 | 5.3 | 0.68 | 1.48 |