Table 5 Comparative table of conceptual ecology of evolution factors in various teacher populations
| Science teachers teaching biology | Biologists | Geologistsa | Primary school teachers | Preschool teachers | Students in early childhood education | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance of evolution (MATE) | 82.25 | 86.96 | 89.8 | 78.54 | 75.12 | 72.76 |
| Understanding of evolution (knowledge) | 13.19 | 13.81 | 14.4 | 10.61 | 9.00 | 8.09 |
| Understanding of the nature of science (NOS) | 61.17 | 60.98 | 62 | 58.97 | 60.81 | 60.16 |
| Thinking dispositions (AOT) | 142.7 | 150.35 | 148.36 | 140.11 | 140.72 | 145.66 |
| Religious orientation (religiosity) | 12.6 | 11.13 | 10.9 | 13.42 | 13.06 | 14.28 |
| (Ν = 306) | (Ν = 60) | (Ν = 20) | (Ν = 137) | (Ν = 150) | (Ν = 109) |