Table 4.13. Descriptive statistics of subjects included in repeated measures test of the Modified OIF.

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Table 4.14. Statistical data utilized in the Tukey post-hoc comparison.

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Table 4.15. Statistical alternate multivariate tests of pre-Ml, post-Ml, post-M3, and student teaching interview with scores derived from the Modified OIF.

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Table 4.16. Tukey post-hoc comparison between means utilizing the Modified OIF instrument of preservice science teacher philosophies.

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Table 4.17. Data of trends of negative and positive comments from preservice teachers about inquiry and their perceived views of mentor teachers’ comments and actions regarding inquiry.

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Table 4.18. Positive and negative themes from preservice student teachers regarding their perceptions of mentor teachers and their views of inquiry.

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Table 4.19. Initial qualitative categories from student teacher interviews.

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