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Technological And Engineering Education. Teachers' And Students' Views

Table 2: Respondents' views on the subject of technology and engineering

Item N m St. Dev. m teachers (101) – m students(73)
The technology involves the practical application of knowledge in a field. 193 4.13 .946 0.17
Engineering involves applying scientific methods and using technology products to solve practical problems/matters/issues. 193 4.23 .926 -0.07
Technology is more related to engineering products than to its processes. 193 3.40 1.105 0.01
Engineering uses the products of technology. 193 3.81 1.132 -0.04
The technological process also involves manual/hand activities. 193 4.36 .892 -0.09
Various tools and devices are used in technology. 193 4.42 .857 0.09
Engineering uses devices, instruments, and various other technological products. 193 4.28 .932 0
Engineering design refers to the components of a product. 193 3.94 1.073 -0.06
Engineering design covers the whole product (device, machine, construction, circuits, etc.) 193 4.36 .818 0.18
Engineering design concerns the functioning of a product/device. 193 4.19 .982 0.02
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