Table 4 Pattern matrix for the factor analysis involving science themes
From: The Importance of Understanding the Nature of Science for Accepting Evolution
| Â | Component 1 (35%) | Component 2 (11%) | Component 3 (9%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Theory support | −0.25 | 0.89 | 0.08 |
Theory limits | 0.23 | 0.64 | −0.44 |
Testing | 0.82 | 0.03 | −0.28 |
Nonlinearity | 0.63 | 0.31 | −0.15 |
Construction | 0.68 | −0.12 | 0.18 |
Provisionality | 0.53 | 0.13 | 0.41 |
Continuity | 0.50 | 0.51 | −0.01 |
Comparison | 0.02 | 0.15 | 0.62 |
Creativity | 0.60 | −0.12 | 0.13 |
Community | 0.22 | 0.53 | 0.29 |
Applications | 0.00 | 0.58 | 0.22 |
Society and culture | 0.33 | 0.18 | 0.49 |