Abstract:

The aim of this study is to develop the Biodiversity Literacy Scale (BLS). BLS was developed through a literature survey, and presented to experts for evaluation. After alterations based on their suggestions, this study that is made with survey model, was carried out with Biology Education of Ataturk University (N =204) in 2012 years. In the development phase of the scale that consists of 3-point likert-type, 68 items were convened. SPSS-17 statistical package was used for the analysis of data. Cronbach alpha for the whole scale was found to be .85. Exploratory factor analyses were carried out for 37 items. The factor analysis results showed that there were three factors explaining 47. 14% of the total variance in the questionnaire and factor loadings ranged between 0.50 and 0.77. The findings of research reveal that the scale is valid and reliable. In addition, this scale is used to investigate biodiversity literacy.

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