+Science Self-Efficacy Scale

Robnett, Chemers, & Zurbriggen (2015)

Topic: Self-Evaluations - Self-Efficacy

Instructions:

Indicate the extent to which you are confident that you can complete the following tasks.

Response Options:  

(1) Not at all confident, (2), (3), (4) Absolutely Confident 

Items:

  1. Relate results and explanations to the work of others.
  2. Generate a research question to answer.
  3. Use scientific literature to guide research.
  4. Create explanations for the results of the study.
  5. Develop theories (integrate results from multiple studies.)
  6. Use scientific language and terminology.
  7. Use technical science skills

Citation: 

Robnett, R. D., Chemers, M. M., & Zurbriggen, E. L. (2015). Longitudinal associations among undergraduates' research experience, self‐efficacy, and identity. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 52(6), 847-867. https://doi.org/10.1002/tea.21221 Links to an external site.

Link to PDF: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/tea.21221 Links to an external site.

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