Change in Critical Thinking Skills During College: A Meta-Analysis

Last updated 10-Jan-2003

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Critical thinking tests
Meta-analysis theory: procedure and statistics

Accepted for Meta-analysis

The studies accepted for this meta analysis:

Critical Thinking Subjects

Researchers and Year of Publication

Article and Journal

Department

Time Period
Donohue, A., van Gelder, T., Cumming, G., & Bissett, M. (unpublished). Reason! Project Studies, 1999-2002 (Reason! Project Technical Report 2002/1).  Melbourne: Department of Philosophy, University of Melbourne. Available online:  http://www.philosophy.unimelb.edu.au/reason/ Philosophy 1 semester
Facione, Peter, A. (unpublished). The California critical thinking skills test:  College level technical teport #1 experimental validation and content validity.  Unpublished Report. Various, including Philosophy, Psychology 1 semester
Gadzella, Bernadette, M. (1996). Teaching and learning critical thinking skills.  Paper presented at the International Congress of Psychology (26th, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, August, 19, 1996). Various 1 semester
Hatcher, Donald, L. (1999, 2001). Why critical thinking should be combined with written composition.  Informal Logic, 19 (2-3), 171-183. &   Why Percy can’t think:  A response to Bailin.  Informal Logic, 21(2), 173-181. Humanities 2 semesters
Hitchcock, David (unpublished). The effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction in critical thinking.  Unpublished Report. Unspecified 1 semester
Solon, Tom (unpublished). Teaching critical thinking:  The more, the better!  Unpublished Report. Logic 1 semester
University of Hawai'i West O'ahu Assessment Office (unpublished). Report on the California critical thinking test.  Available online:  http://socrates.uhwo.hawaii.edu/socialsci/oshiro/html/assessment/critthnk.htm Social Sciences 1 semester

Critical Thinking Enhanced Subjects

Researchers and Year of Publication

Article and Journal

Department

Time Period
Beckie, Theresa, M., Lowry, Lois, W. & Barnett, Scott (2001).

 Assessing critical thinking in Baccalaureate nursing students: A longitudinal study. Holistic Nursing Practice, 15(3), 18-26.

Nursing 4 semesters
Donohue, A., van Gelder, T., Cumming, G., & Bissett, M. (unpublished). Reason! Project Studies, 1999-2002 (Reason! Project Technical Report 2002/1).  Melbourne: Department of Philosophy, University of Melbourne. Available online:  http://www.philosophy.unimelb.edu.au/reason/ Philosophy 1 semester
Reed, Jennifer H., Kromrey, Jeffrey, D. (2001). 

Teaching critical thinking in a community college history course: empirical evidence from infusing Paul’s model. College Student Journal, 35(2), 201-15.

History 1 semester
Saucier, Bonnie, L., Stevens, Kathleen, R. & Williams, Gail, B. (2000). 

Critical thinking outcomes of computer-assisted instruction versus written nursing process. Nursing and Health Care Perspectives, 21(5), 240-246.

Nursing 1 semester
Solon, Tom (unpublished, 2001). Teaching critical thinking:  The more, the better!  Unpublished Report.  &  Improving critical thinking in an introductory psychology course. Michigan Community College Journal:  Research and Practice, 7(2), 73-80. Psychology 1 semester

Courses With No Critical Thinking Instruction

Researchers and Year of Publication

Article and Journal

Department

Time Period
Adams, M.H., Stover, L.M. & Whitlow, J.E. (1999). A longitudinal evaluation of baccalaureate nursing students’ critical thinking abilities. Journal of Nursing Education, 38(3), 139-141. Nursing 4 semesters
Beckie, Theresa, M., Lowry, Lois, W. & Barnett, Scott (2001). Assessing critical thinking in Baccalaureate nursing students: A longitudinal study. Holistic Nursing Practice, 15(3), 18-26. Nursing 4 semesters
Daly, W.M. (2001). The development of an alternative method in the assessment of critical thinking as an outcome of nursing education. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 36(1), 120-130. Nursing 3 semesters
Donohue, A., van Gelder, T., Cumming, G., & Bissett, M. (unpublished). Reason! Project Studies, 1999-2002 (Reason! Project Technical Report 2002/1).  Melbourne: Department of Philosophy, University of Melbourne. Available online:  http://www.philosophy.unimelb.edu.au/reason/ Philosophy, History and Philosophy of Science 1 semester
Facione, Peter, A. (unpublished). The California Critical Thinking Skills Test:  College Level Technical Report #1 Experimental Validation and Content Validity.  Unpublished Report. Philosophy 1 semester
Gross, Y., Takazawa, E. & Rose, C. (1987). Critical thinking and nursing education. Journal of Nursing Education, 26, 317-323. Nursing 4 semesters
Kelly-Riley, Diane, Brown, Gary, Condon, Bill, & Law, Richard (unpublished) Washington State University Critical Thinking Project.  Available online:  http://wsuctproject.wsu.edu Various 4 semesters
Lehmann, I.J. (1963). Changes in critical thinking, attitudes, and values from freshman to senior years. Journal of Educational Psychology, 54(6), 305-315 All 8 semesters
McCarthy, P., Schuster, P., Kehr, P. & McDougal, D. (1999). Evaluation of critical thinking in a baccalaureate nursing program. Journal of Nursing Education, 38(3), 142-144. Nursing 4 semesters
Pascarella, Ernest, T. (1989). The development of critical thinking:  Does college make a difference.  Journal of College Student Development, 30, 19-26. Various 2 semesters
Reed, Jennifer H., Kromrey, Jeffrey, D. (2001). Teaching critical thinking in a community college history course: empirical evidence from infusing Paul’s model. College Student Journal, 35(2), 201-15. History 1 semester
Ross, Gregory, A., & Semb, George (1981). Philosophy can teach critical thinking skills. Teaching Philosophy, 4(2), 111-122. Philosophy,  Non-Philosophy 1 semester
Solon, Tom (unpublished, 2001). Teaching critical thinking:  The more, the better!  Unpublished Report.  &  Improving critical thinking in an introductory psychology course. Michigan Community College Journal:  Research and Practice, 7(2), 73-80. Rhetoric, Unspecified Humanities 1 semester
Sullivan, E. (1987). Critical thinking, creativity, clinical performance, and achievement in RN students. Nurse Educator, 12(2), 12-16. Nursing 3 semesters
Tomlinson-Keasey, C.A. & Eisert, D. (1977). Second year evaluation of the ADAPT program. In Multidisciplinary Piagetian-Based Programs for College Freshmen: ADAPT. Lincoln: University of Nebraska. Unspecified 2 semesters
Whitmire, E (2001). The relationship between undergraduates’ background characteristics and college experiences and their academic library use. College and Research Libraries. 62(6), 528-540. All 4 semesters

Rejected for Meta-analysis

Studies rejected for meta-analysis did not meet at least one of the following criteria:

Researchers and Year of Publication

Article and Journal

Reason for Rejection

Anderson, Tony, Howe, Christina, Soden, Rebecca, Halliday, John & Low, Jennifer (2001). Peer interaction and the learning of critical thinking skills in further education students.  Instructional Science, 29, 1-32. Insufficient statistics or data
Annis, David & Annis, Linda (1979). Does Philosophy Improve Critical Thinking? Teaching Philosophy, 3(2), 145-153. Insufficient statistics or data
Bauwens, E. & Gerhard, G. (1987). The use of the Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal to predict success in a baccalaureate nursing program. Journal of Nursing Education, 26, 278-281. Insufficient statistics or data
Brembeck, W. (1949). The effects of a course in argumentation on critical thinking ability. Speech Monographs, 16, 172-189. Insufficient statistics or data
Chau, J.P.C., Chang, A.M., Lee, I.F.K., Ip W.Y., Lee, D.T.F. & Wootton, Y. (2001). Effects of using videotaped vignettes on enhancing students’ critical thinking ability in a baccalaureate nursing program. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 36(1), 112-119. Insufficient statistics or data
Colbert, K. (1987). The effects of CEDA and NDT debate training on critical thinking ability. Journal of the American Forensic Association, 23, 194-201. Insufficient statistics or data
Coscarelli, W.C., & Schwen, R.M. (1979). Effects of three algorithmic representations on critical thinking, laboratory efficiency, and final grade. Educational Communication & Technology, 27(1), 58-64. Insufficient statistics or data
Daniel, M.F. (2001). Philosophical dialogue among peers: A study of manifestations of critical thinking in pre-service teachers. Advances in Health Science Education, 6(1), 49-67. Insufficient statistics or data
Dressel, P.L., & Mayhew, L.B. (1954). General Education: Explorations in Evaluation. Westport: Greenwood Press. Insufficient statistics or data
Frederickson, K. (1979). Critical thinking ability and academic achievement. Journal of New York State Nurses Association, 10(1), 40-44. Insufficient statistics or data
Frye, B., Alfred, N. & Campbell, M. (1999). Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal with BSN students. Nursing Health Care Perspectives, 20(5), 235-253. Insufficient statistics or data
Green, C., & Klug, H. (1990). Teaching critical thinking and writing through debates: An experimental evaluation. Teaching sociology, 18, 462-471. Insufficient statistics or data
Harris, Jimmy Carl & Clemmons, Sandra (1996). Utilization of Standardized Critical Thinking Tests with Developmental Freshmen. Paper presented at the National Conference on Research in Developmental Education. ERIC document # ED 412 825. Insufficient statistics or data
Leppa, C. (1997). Standardized measures of critical thinking: Experience with the California Critical Thinking Tests. Nurse Educator, 22(5), 29-33. Insufficient statistics or data
Lyle, E. (1958). An exploration of the teaching of critical thinking in general psychology.  Journal of Educational Research, 52(4), 129-133. Insufficient statistics or data
Mangurian, Luz, Feldman, Susannah, Clements, James & Boucher, Laurence (2001). Analyzing and communicating scientific information:  A Towson transition course to hone students' scientific skills.  Journal of College Science Teaching, 30(7), 440-445. Insufficient statistics or data
Marttunen, M., Laurinen, L (2001). Learning of argumentation skills in networked and face-to-face environments. Instructional Science. 29(2), 127-153. Insufficient statistics or data
Mumm, AM & Kersting, R.C. (1997). Teaching critical thinking in social work practice courses. Journal of Social Work Education, 33(1), 75-84. Insufficient statistics or data
Nisbett, R. E. (1993). Rules for Reasoning. Hillsdale, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum. Insufficient statistics or data
Rainbolt, George & Rieber, Steven (unpublished). Critical Thinking on the Web Information Page               Available online:  http://www.gsu.edu/~wwwphl/241web/demostart.html Insufficient statistics or data
Richards, M. (1977). One integrated curriculum: An empirical evaluation. Nursing Research, 26(2), 90-95. Insufficient statistics or data
Smith, D.G. (1977). College classroom interactions and critical thinking. Journal of Educational Psychology, 69(2), 180-190. Insufficient statistics or data
Stenning, K., Cox, R. & Oberlander, J. (1995). Contrasting the cognitive effects of graphical and sentential logic teaching: reasoning, representation and individual differences. Language and Cognitive Processes, 10, 333-354. Insufficient statistics or data
Terenzini, Patrick, T., Springer, Leonard, Pascarella, Ernest, T. & Nora, Amaury (1995). Influences affecting the development of students' critical thinking skills.  Research in Higher Education, 36(1), 23-39. Insufficient statistics or data
Thompson, Cesarina & Rebeschi, Lisa, M. (1999). Critical thinking skills of baccalaureate nursing students at program entry and exit. Nursing and Health Care Perspectives, 20(5), 248. Insufficient statistics or data
Vaughan-Wrobel, B.C., O’Sullivan, P., & Smith, L. (1997). Evaluating critical thinking skills of baccalaureate nursing students. Journal of Nursing Education, 36, 485-488. Insufficient statistics or data
Weast, Don (1996). Alternative teaching strategies: the case for critical thinking. Teaching Sociology, 24, 189-194. Insufficient statistics or data
Whalen, S. (1991). Intercollegiate debate as a cocurricular activity: Effects on critical thinking. In D. Parson (Ed.) Argument in Controversy: Proceedings of the 7th SCA/AFA Conference on Argumentation (pp. 391-397). Annandale, VA: Speech Communication Association. Insufficient statistics or data
 
Bonnette, R., McBride, R.E. & Tolson, H. (2001). The differential effect of indirect instruction in the teaching of sport skills on critical thinking and self esteem of early adolescent boys placed at risk. Sport education and society, 6(2), 183-198. High school students
Carmichael, J.W., Hassell, J., Hunter, J., Jones, L., Ryan, M.A., & Vincent, H. (1980). Project SOAR (stress on analytical reasoning). The American Biology Teacher, 42(3), 169-173 High school graduates
Chi, M.T. H., deLeeuw, N., Chiu, M.H. & LaVancher, C. (1994). Eliciting self-explanation improves understanding. Cognitive Science, 18, 439-477. High school students
Feuerstein, R., Jensen, M., Hoffman, M.B., & Rand, Y. (1985).  Instrumental enrichment, and intervention program for cognitive modifiability: Theory and practice. In J. W. Segal, S.F. Chipman, & R. Glaser (eds), Thinking and learning skills: Volume 1. Relating instruction to research (pp. 43-82). NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum. High school students
Glaser, E.M. (1941). An experiment in the development of critical thinking. New York: Teachers College, Columbia University. High school students
Howell, W. (1943). The effects of high school debating on critical thinking. Speech Monographs, 10, 96-103. High school students
Lehman, D.R., Lempert, R.O. & Nisbett, R.E. (1988).  The effects of graduate training on reasoning: Formal discipline and thinking about everyday-life events. American Psychologist, 43(6), 431-442. Graduate students
Lipman, M. (1984). The cultivation of reasoning through philosophy. Educational Leadership, 42(1), 51-56. High school students
Martin DS, Craft, A., Sheng, ZN (2001). The impact of cognitive strategy instruction on deaf learners: An international comparative study. American Annals of the Deaf. 146(4), 366-378. School students
McCarthy-Tucker, S. (1998)

 

Teaching logic to adolescents to improve thinking skills.  Korean Journal of Thinking and Problem Solving, 8 (1). Available online: http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~snm3/ihp/think/index.html High school students
Nickerson, R.S. (1984). Kinds of thinking taught in current programs. Educational Leadership, 42(1), 26-36. School students
Norris, S.P. (1985). Synthesis of research on critical thinking. Educational Leadership, 43, 40-45. School students
Osborn, W.W. (1939). An experiment in teaching resistance to propaganda. Journal of Experimental Education, 8(1), 1-17. High school students
Rogers, G. & McDonald, L. (1992). Thinking critically - An approach to field instructor training. Journal of Social Work Education, 28(2), 166-177. College graduates
Ryser, GR, Beeler, JE, McKenzie, CM (1995). Effects of a computer-supported intentional learning environment (CSILE) on students’ self-concept, self-regulatory behavior, and critical thinking ability. Journal of Educational Computing Research. 13(4), 375-385. High school students
Schwartz, R. & Parks, S. (1994). Infusing Critical and Creative Thinking into Content Instruction. Pacific Gove, CA: Critical Thinking Press and Software. School students
Tobin, K. (1987). The role of wait-time in higher cognitive level learning. Review of Educational Research, 57(1), 69-95. School students
Zohar, A, Nemet, F (2002). Fostering students’ knowledge and argumentation skills through dilemmas in human genetics. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 39(1), 35-62. High school students
 
Gendrop, S.C. (1996). Effect of an intervention in synoptics on the creative thinking of nurses. Creativity Research Journal, 9(1), 11-19. No post-test
George, K.D. (1967). A comparison of the critical-thinking abilities of science and non-science majors. Science Education, 51(1), 11-18. No post-test
Markovits, H. (1986). Familiarity effects in conditional reasoning. Journal of Educational Psychology, 78(6), 492-494. No post-test
Nummedal, Susan, G. (1987). Developing Reasoning Skills in College Students. In D.E. Berger, K.Pazdek, & W.P.Banks (eds.). Applications of Cognitive Psychology. pp. 87-97.  New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum. No post-test
Rapps, J., Riegel, B., & Glaser, D. (2001). Testing a predictive model of what makes a critical thinker. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 23(6), 610-626. No post-test
 
Angel, Bonnie, F., Duffey, Margery & Belyea, Michael (2000). An evidence-based project for evaluating strategies to improve knowledge acquisition and critical-thinking performance in nursing students. Journal of Nursing Education, 39(5), 219- . Measure based on course curriculum:  no wide sampling of CT skills
Halpern, Diane F. (1987). Analogies as a critical thinking skill. In D.E. Berger, K.Pazdek, & W.P.Banks (eds.). Applications of Cognitive Psychology. New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum. Measured comprehension only, not critical thinking
LeBlanc, Jill, & Blizzard, Alan (unpublished) Unpublished data set Measure based on course curriculum:  no wide sampling of CT skills
Reiter, Susan, N. (1994). Teaching dialogically:  Its relationship to critical thinking in college students.  Chapter 12, pp 275-310 Book unknown. Measured  self reported improvement only, not objective
Stefanou, Candice, R., & Salisbury-Glennon, Jill D. (unpublished). Developing college students’ motivation and cognitive learning strategies through an undergraduate learning community. Measured self reported use of critical thinking strategies only, not objective
Tsui, Lisa.  (1999).  Courses and instruction affecting critical thinking.  Research in Higher Education, 40(2), 185-200. Measured  self reported improvement only, not objective
 
Anderson, R., Halliday, J., Howe, C. & Soden, R. (1997). Bridging the Academic/Vocational Divide by Integrating Critical Thinking. End of Award Report to ESRC. Less than 1 semester between pre and post tests
Chapman, Barbara (2001). 

Emphasizing concepts and reasoning skills in introductory college molecular cell biology.  International Journal of Science Education, 23(11), 1157-1176.

Less than 1 semester between pre and post tests
Gadzella, Bernadette, M., Hartsoe, Kent, & Harper, James (1989).  Critical thinking and mental ability groups.  Psychological Reports, 65, 1019-1026. Less than 1 semester between pre and post tests
Keeley, SM, Ali, R., & Gebing, T (1998). Beyond the sponge model: Encouraging students’ questioning skills in abnormal psychology. Teaching of Psychology, 25(4), 270-274. Less than 1 semester between pre and post tests
Leshowitz, Barry (1989).  It is time we did something about scientific illiteracy.  American Psychologist, 44(7), 1159-1160. Less than 1 semester between pre and post tests
Van der Pal, Jelke & Eysink, Tessa (1999). Balancing situativity and formality: the importance of relating a formal language to interactive graphics in logical instruction. Learning and Instruction, 9, 327-341. Less than 1 semester between pre and post tests
 
Watson, Goodwin, B., & Glaser, Edward, M. (1980). Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal Manual Forms A & B.  U.S.A.: Harcourt Brace. Year level of college students not specified
 
Stockard Spelic, Stephanie, Parsons, Mary, Hercinger, Maribeth, & Andrews, Aris et al (2001). Evaluation of critical thinking outcomes of a BSN program.  Holistic Nursing Practice, 15(3), 27-34. Reported scores are beyond the possible range on the specified measure

Meta-analysis status not yet available

Researchers and Year of Publication

Article and Journal

Allen, M., Berkowitz, S. & Louden, A. (1995). A study comparing the impact of communication classes and competitive forensic experience on critical thinking improvement. The Forensic, 81, 1-7.
Berger, M.C. (1984). Critical thinking ability and nursing students. Journal of Nursing Education, 23, 306-308.
Brembeck, W. (1949). The effects of a course in argumentation on critical thinking ability. Speech Monographs, 16, 172-189.
Brooks, K., & Shepard, J. (1990).  The relationship between clinical decision making skills in nursing and general critical thinking abilities of senior nursing students in four types of nursing programs.  Journal of Nursing Education, 2, 391-399.
Colbert, K. (1995). Enhancing critical thinking ability through academic debate. Contemporary Argumentation and Debate, 16, 52-72.
Covington, M.V., Crutchfield, R.S., Davies, L. & Olton, R.M., Jr. (1974). The productive thinking program: A course in learning to think. OH: Charles E. Merrill.
Dale, P., & Ballotti, D. et al. (1997).  An approach to teaching problem solving in the classroom.  College Student Journal, 31, 76-79.
Douglas, J. (1951). An experimental study of training in verbal problem solving methods. Speech Monographs, 19, 115-116.
Doyle, S., & Edison, M. (1998).  The seven principles of good practice in undergraduate education as process indicators of cognitive development in college:  A longitudinal study.  Annual Meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Miami.
Follert, V. & Colbert, K. (1983, November). An analysis of the research concerning debate training and critical thinking improvements. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Speech Communication Association, Washington DC.  ERIC document # ED 238 058.
Frost, Susan (1989). Academic advising and cognitive development: Is there a link? Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the National Academic Advising Association.
Fund for the improvement of postsecondary education (DHEW) (1977). An interinstitutional effort to establish a competency based bachelor of arts degree in history, Sangamon State University and Illinois Central College.
Greenstreet, R. (1993). Academic debate and critical thinking: A look at the evidence. National Forensic Journal, 11, 13-28.
Hagedorn, L., Pascarella, E. et al. (1999).  Does institutional context influence the development of critical thinking?  A research note.  Review of Higher Education, 22, 247-263.
Howard, D.R., & Miskowski, J.A. (2001). Revising a cell biology lecture and lab course to increase student interest and improve their critical thinking skills. Molecular biology of the cell, 12 (supplement), 514.
Inlow, F., & Chovan, W. (1993). Another search for the effects of teaching thinking and problem solving skills on college students' performance.  Journal of Instructional Psychology, 20, 215-223.
Jacobs, Stanley, S. (1999). The equivalence of Forms A and B of the California Critical Thinking Skills Test. Measurement and evaluation in Counselling and Development, 31(4), 211-22.
Langer, P., & Chiszar, D. (1993).  Assessment of critical thinking courses.  Perceptual and motor skills, 77, 970.
Leshowitz,-Barry; Yoshikawa,-Elaine (1996). An Instructional Model for Critical Thinking. Inquiry, 15(3), 17-37.
Logan, C., & Salisbury-Glennon (1999). The effects of a learner-centered undergraduate community of learners on motivation and cognitive learning strategies.  Annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Montreal.
Logan, G.H. (1976). Do sociologists teach students to think more critically? Teaching Sociology, 4(1), 29-48.
MacPherson, K.  (1999). The development of critical thinking skills in undergraduate supervisory management units:  Efficacy of student peer assessment.  Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 24, 273-284.
Marr, D. (1995). An investigation of the construct validity of the long form of the Academic Profile.  Princeton, N.J.:  Educational Testing Service. 
Mentkowski, M., Rodgers, G. et al. (1991). Understanding abilities, learning and development though college outcome studies:  What can we expect from higher education assessment?  Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago.
Miller, M.A. (1992). Outcomes evaluation: Measuring critical thinking. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 17, 1401-1407.
Mines, R., King, P., et al (1990). Stages of intellectual development and associated critical thinking skills in college students.  Journal of College Student Development, 31, 538-547.
Pearson, C. (1991). Barriers to success:  Community college students' critical thinking skills.  ERIC document # ED 340 415. 
Price, W. , Wilmes, D. & Turmel, M. (1994). General Education Assessment in Introductory Psychology. Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 5(2), 121-33.
Rickert, R.K. (1967). Developing critical thinking. Science Education, 51(1), 24-27.
Schermerhorn, L.L., Williams, L.D. & Dickison, A.K. (1982). Project Compas: A Design for Change. FL: Seminole Learning College.

Reviews

Researchers and Year of Publication

Article and Journal

Adams, B.L. (1999). Nursing education for critical thinking: An integrative review. Journal of Nursing Education, 38 (3), 111-119.
Adams, M.H., Whitlow, J.F., Stover, L.M. & Johnson, K.W. (1996). Critical thinking as an educational outcome: An evaluation of current tools of measurement. Nurse Educator, 21(3), 23-32.
Allen, Mike, Berkowitz, Sandra, Hunt, Steve & Louden, Allan (1999). A meta-analysis of the impact of forensics and communication education on critical thinking. Communication Education, 48, 18-.
Beck, S. E., Bennet, A., McLeod, R. & Molyneaux, D. (1992). Review of research on critical thinking in nursing education. In L. Allan (Ed.), Review of research in nursing education. New York: NLN Press.
Cohen, P.A. & Dacanay, L.S. (1994). A meta-analysis of computer-based instruction in nursing education. Computers in Nursing, 12(2), 89-97.
Gibbs, Leonard E. (1985). Teaching critical thinking at the University Level:  A review of some empirical evidence.  Informal Logic, 7 (2&3), 137-149.
Hill, B. (1993). The value of competitive debate as a vehicle for promoting development of critical thinking ability. In A. Gill (Ed). CEDA yearbook 14. Dubuque, IA: Kendal/Hunt (pp1-22).
Kennedy, M., Fisher, M.B. & Ennis, R.H. (1991). Critical thinking: literature review and needed research. In L. Idol & B.F. Jones (eds.) Educational values and cognitive instruction. Implication for reform. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum.
McKendree, J, Small, C, Stenning, K, Conlon, T (2002). The role of representation in teaching and learning critical thinking. Educational Review, 54(1), 57-67.
McMillian, James, H. (1987). Enhancing College Students’ Critical Thinking: A Review of Studies. Research in Higher Education. 26(1), 3-29.
Nickerson, R.S. Perkins, D.N., & Smith, E.E. (1985). The teaching of thinking. NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
Pascarella, E.T. & Terenzini, P.T. (1991). How College Affects Students: Findings and Insights from Twenty Years of Research. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.  Chapter 4.
Pithers RT & Soden R (2000). Critical thinking in education: A review. Educational Research, 42(3), 237-249.

Critical Thinking Tests

Researchers and Year of Publication

Article and Journal

Critical Thinking Test

ACT Inc. (1988).

 

Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP). Iowa, U.S.A:  ACT.

 

CAAP – Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency - critical thinking module

Facione, P.A. & Facione, N.C. (1992). 

 

The California Critical Thinking Skills Test and Manual.  C.A.: California Academic Press. CCTST – The California Critical Thinking Skills Test
Ennis, Robert, H., Millman, Jason, & Tomko, Thomas, N. (1985). Cornell Critical Thinking Tests Level X & Z, 3rd ed.  U.S.A.:  Midwest Publications. CCTT-Z – Cornell Critical Thinking Test

Ennis, Robert, H. & Weir, Eric (1985). 

 

The Ennis-Weir Critical Thinking Essay Test.  U.S.A.:  Midwest Publications.

 

Ennis-Weir – The Ennis-Weir Critical Thinking Essay Test

Watson, G.B., & Glaser, E.M. (1980). 

 

Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal Manual.  C.A.:  The Psychological Corporation. WGCTA – Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal

Meta-Analysis Theory:  Procedure and Statistics

Researchers and Year of Publication

Article and Journal

Becker, Betsy, Jane (1988). 

Synthesizing standardized mean-change measures.  British Journal of Mathematical and Statistical Psychology, 41, 257-278.

Dunlap, William, P., Cortina, Jose, M., Vaslow, Joel, B., & Burke, Michael, J. (1996). 

Meta-analysis of experiments with matched groups or repeated measures designs.  Psychological Methods, 1(2), 170-177.

Fleiss, J.L. (1993). 

The statistical basis of meta-analysis.  Statistical Methods in Medical Research, 2, 121-145.

Hedges, L.V. & Olkin, I. (1985). 

Statistical Methods for Meta-Analysis. FL: Academic Press.

Hunt, Morton (1997). 

How Science Takes Stock:  The Story of Meta-Analysis.  NY:  Russell Sage.

Hunter, J.E. & Schmidt, F.L. (1990).  Methods of Meta-Analysis.  CA:  Sage.
Kulik, James A., & Kulik, Chen-Lin C. (1989).  Meta-analysis in education.  International Journal of Educational Research, 13, 221-340.
Petitti, D.B. (1994). 

Meta-analysis, Decision Analysis and Cost-effectiveness Analysis.  N.Y:  OUP.

Rosenthal, Robert (1991). 

Meta-analytic Procedures for Social Research, Revised Edition.  CA: Sage.

Rosenthal, Robert (1994).  Parametric measures of effect size.  In H. Cooper & L.V. Hedges (Eds.) The Handbook of Research Synthesis. NY:  Russell Sage.  pp. 231-281.
Rosenthal, Robert (1995).  Writing Meta-Analytic Reviews.  Psychological Bulletin, 118(2), 183-192.
Wolf, F.M. (1986). 

Meta-Analysis:  Quantitative Methods for Research Synthesis.  CA:  Sage.