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A comparative karyotype analysis of pseudotsuga menziesii [Mirb.] Franco and Pseudotsuga wilsoniana [Hayata]

Creator:: Thomas, Gerald Evan
Abstract:: Karyotype analyses have been madeon only two on the six recognized species in the genus Pseudotsuga, Douglas-fir (P. menziesii) and bigcone Douglas-fir (P. macrocarpa). In this study, a comparison was made between the karyotypes of Douglas-fir and Formosan Douglas-fir (P. wiloniana). The basic chromosome number of the Formosan Douglas-fir was...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

The effect of games on cognitive abilities and on attitudes toward mathematics

Creator:: Henry, Kermit Maxson
Abstract:: The purpose of this investigation was to determine if either of two selected commercial games, when used by seventh-grade mathematics teachers, would significantly improve students' (1) attitudes toward mathematics, (2) quantitative cognitive abilities, and (3) nonverbal cognitive abilities. Equations, a mathematics game, and Tac-Tickle, a strategy game, were chosen as...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: PrivacyIV" "V." V Thomas P. Evans The purpose of this investigation was to determine if either of two

A revision of the Macrocheles glaber species group (Acari: Macrochelidae) using phylogenetic systematics

Creator:: Walter, David Evans, 1950-
Abstract:: The Macrocheles glaber species group contains many of the common mites which are associated with the dung of domestic animals. Species in the glaber group have been investigated for their use as biological control agents of synanthropic flies. Over 10,000 slide-mounted specimens of Macrocheles in the OSU Acarology Collection and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to express my deep appreciation to Gerald W. Krantz my major professor, my mentor

Science for the societally liabiled : the effect of a preliminary language-technique course upon academic success

Creator:: Henderson, Gwendolyn Witherspoon
Abstract:: The study was undertaken to determine if a university-level preliminary class concentrating upon the formalism and techniques germane to success in science would serve to improve minority academic performance, minority here being defined to include certain Asian Americans, Black Americans, Native Americans, Spanish surnamed Americans, and those white Americans who...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: SUCCESS Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Dr. Thomas P. Evans The study was undertaken to

The effects of new science materials and inservice training on teaching styles in the Ciskei, South Africa

Creator:: Macdonald, Mary Allyson
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to analyze and compare the teaching styles of a trial group of junior secondary science teachers trained to use and using new materials, and a control group of teachers using traditional materials. The new materials consisted of portable science kits, demonstration apparatus, teacher's guides,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Nap/ ro4.1,. - Redacted for privacy Thomas P. Evans The purpose of the study was to

The Thomas Kay Woolen Mill, finishing departments 1890-1962

Creator:: Allen, Patricia Gehrman
Abstract:: The Thomas Kay Woolen Mill operated between 1890 and 1962. The mill produced predominately woolen blankets and woolen fabrics for outerwear garments. Mission Mill Museum Association purchased the woolen mill after its closure in order to develop the property as a museum. The purpose of this study was to provide...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: The Thomas Kay Woolen Mill: Finishing Departments 1890

Attitudes toward and achievement in science of secondary students in Kasetsart Demonstration School, Bangkok, Thailand

Creator:: Tunhikorn, Bupphachart Photisaro
Abstract:: The purposes of this study were to develop a valid and reliable attitudes toward science instrument in the Thai language and determine the differences in attitudes toward science and achievement in physical and biological science of Thai boys and girls in lower secondary education. The population consisted of 709 students,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Demonstration School, Bangkok, Thailand Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Thomas P. Evans The purposes

A comparison between science education in the secondary schools of the United States and the Republic of China

Creator:: Lu, Tai-fu Perkin
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: the Republic of China Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Thomas P. Evans The principal

The effects of community college laboratory instruction and video-taped presentations involving the skeletal system on cognitive achievement and retention

Creator:: Kennedy, Gary Gower
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine if a significant difference in cognitive achievement and retention occurred when skeletal system anatomy and terminology were presented utilizing either videotaped presentations or a traditional laboratory procedure. Fifty-three first semester nursing students enrolled in biology (Bio. 160 anatomy and physiology) at Lethbridge...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: approved Redacted for privacy Dr. Thomas P. Evans The purpose of this study was to determine if a

The influence of selected supplementary materials on standardized science achievement scores

Creator:: Frieske, Robert John
Abstract:: The purposes of this study were as follows: (1) to determine if the use of selected supplementary instructional materials, in the form of either computer assisted instruction or additional readings and worksheet presentations, could influence test scores relating to science achievement for fifth grade students, and (2) to determine whether...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: for Privacy \/` Thomas P. P. Evans The purposes of this study were as follows: (1) to determine if

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A comparative karyotype analysis of pseudotsuga menziesii [Mirb.] Franco and Pseudotsuga wilsoniana [Hayata]

The effect of games on cognitive abilities and on attitudes toward mathematics

A revision of the Macrocheles glaber species group (Acari: Macrochelidae) using phylogenetic systematics

Science for the societally liabiled : the effect of a preliminary language-technique course upon academic success

The effects of new science materials and inservice training on teaching styles in the Ciskei, South Africa

The Thomas Kay Woolen Mill, finishing departments 1890-1962

Attitudes toward and achievement in science of secondary students in Kasetsart Demonstration School, Bangkok, Thailand

A comparison between science education in the secondary schools of the United States and the Republic of China

The effects of community college laboratory instruction and video-taped presentations involving the skeletal system on cognitive achievement and retention

The influence of selected supplementary materials on standardized science achievement scores

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