Table 1 Survey instruments used in the present study and their original sources
Name of survey instrument | Citation | Portions used in present study | Variables measured |
|---|---|---|---|
Familiarity with Evolutionary Terms | Barone et al. (2014) | Full | Knowledge of evolution |
Measure of the Acceptance of the Theory of Evolution (MATE) | Rutledge and Warden (1999) | Full | Acceptance of evolution |
Evolutionary Attitudes and Literacy Survey-Short Form (EALS-SF) | Short and Hawley (2012) | Three “religious activity” questions | Religiosity |
Big five inventory | John et al. (2008) | Full | Openness to experience |
Understanding of science | Johnson and Peeples (1987) | Full | Knowledge of the nature of science |