Research Article

Development of a Scale to Assess Veterinary Medicine Students' Attitudes Toward Biochemistry Course

Volume: 17 Number: 4 January 3, 2025
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Development of a Scale to Assess Veterinary Medicine Students' Attitudes Toward Biochemistry Course

Abstract

Biochemistry stands as a pivotal subject in the curriculum of veterinary medicine education, warranting an assessment of veterinary students' attitudes towards this course. This study aims to develop a scale to gauge veterinary students' sentiments regarding biochemistry. The sample comprises 220 students enrolled in a veterinary medicine program. Initially, a preliminary test form with 49 items was created through a thorough review of relevant literature and expert consultation. A pre-test form was administered to 20 veterinary students to assess item clarity, grammar, and response duration, followed by necessary adjustments. Subsequently, the trial form was distributed to the 220 enrolled students. The data collected were analyzed, revealing a Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) value of 0.794, indicating the adequacy of the scale. Exploratory factor analysis showcased factor loadings ranging from .582 to .812. Moreover, a reliability analysis demonstrated a Cronbach's Alpha coefficient of .761, surpassing the threshold of .70, signifying the scale's reliability. Thus, based on the findings, it can be concluded that the scale developed is both valid and reliable for assessing veterinary students' attitudes towards biochemistry.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Veterinary Biochemistry

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 12, 2024

Publication Date

January 3, 2025

Submission Date

May 6, 2024

Acceptance Date

October 9, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 17 Number: 4

APA
Fidan, A. F., Ocak, İ., Avcı, G., & Denk, B. (2025). Development of a Scale to Assess Veterinary Medicine Students’ Attitudes Toward Biochemistry Course. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, 17(4), 359-367. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1479278
AMA
1.Fidan AF, Ocak İ, Avcı G, Denk B. Development of a Scale to Assess Veterinary Medicine Students’ Attitudes Toward Biochemistry Course. kvj. 2025;17(4):359-367. doi:10.30607/kvj.1479278
Chicago
Fidan, Abdurrahman Fatih, İjlal Ocak, Gülcan Avcı, and Barış Denk. 2025. “Development of a Scale to Assess Veterinary Medicine Students’ Attitudes Toward Biochemistry Course”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 17 (4): 359-67. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1479278.
EndNote
Fidan AF, Ocak İ, Avcı G, Denk B (January 1, 2025) Development of a Scale to Assess Veterinary Medicine Students’ Attitudes Toward Biochemistry Course. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 17 4 359–367.
IEEE
[1]A. F. Fidan, İ. Ocak, G. Avcı, and B. Denk, “Development of a Scale to Assess Veterinary Medicine Students’ Attitudes Toward Biochemistry Course”, kvj, vol. 17, no. 4, pp. 359–367, Jan. 2025, doi: 10.30607/kvj.1479278.
ISNAD
Fidan, Abdurrahman Fatih - Ocak, İjlal - Avcı, Gülcan - Denk, Barış. “Development of a Scale to Assess Veterinary Medicine Students’ Attitudes Toward Biochemistry Course”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal 17/4 (January 1, 2025): 359-367. https://doi.org/10.30607/kvj.1479278.
JAMA
1.Fidan AF, Ocak İ, Avcı G, Denk B. Development of a Scale to Assess Veterinary Medicine Students’ Attitudes Toward Biochemistry Course. kvj. 2025;17:359–367.
MLA
Fidan, Abdurrahman Fatih, et al. “Development of a Scale to Assess Veterinary Medicine Students’ Attitudes Toward Biochemistry Course”. Kocatepe Veterinary Journal, vol. 17, no. 4, Jan. 2025, pp. 359-67, doi:10.30607/kvj.1479278.
Vancouver
1.Abdurrahman Fatih Fidan, İjlal Ocak, Gülcan Avcı, Barış Denk. Development of a Scale to Assess Veterinary Medicine Students’ Attitudes Toward Biochemistry Course. kvj. 2025 Jan. 1;17(4):359-67. doi:10.30607/kvj.1479278