Supplemental Information:
Assessment Type:
Open-ended projective test. ('Draw a picture of a scientist.')
Scale:
7-point scale based on the presence of the following components in drawing: lab coat, eyeglasses, facial growth of hair, symbols of research, symbols of knowledge, technology & relevant captions
Publication Date:
Nov 07, 2008
Respondent:
Initial study: 5-11-year olds (kindergarten to 5th grade)
Domain(s) Evaluated:
Attitude
Sample items:
NA
Reliability:
not reported
Validity:
not reported
Frequency:
frequently
Administration time:
10 minutes
Requires a Computer:
No
Requires Internet Access:
No
Primary reference:
Chambers, D.W. (1983). Stereotypic images of the scientist: The Draw-A-Scientist Test. Science Education, 67(2), 255-265.
Comments:
Subsequent studies using DAST have included a checklist for raters, created follow-up questions and surveys with “artists,” and modified the instructions.
Advantages:
-no reading, writing or verbal skills needed
-minimizes possibility of “socially-desirable” responses
-little time to administer
Disadvantages:
-vague instructions
-children may know more about scientists than their drawings reveal
(3.2)
