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Table 4 Hypotheses testing

From: Analyzing pre-service biology teachers’ intention to teach evolution using the theory of planned behavior

Hypotheses

Beta

z-values

Decision

ƒ2

H1: Attitude → Behavioral intention

.57

7.48**

Supported

.50

H2: Subjective norm → Behavioral intention

.23

3.06**

Supported

.03

H3: Subjective norm → Attitude

.57

7.42**

Supported

.53

H4: Perceived behavioral control → Behavioral intention

.18

3.54**

Supported

.09

H5: Personal religious faith → Attitude

− .12

− 2.21*

Supported

.02

H6: Perceived usefulness → Attitude

.19

3.29**

Supported

.04

H7: Knowledge about evolution → Behavioral intention

.11

2.19*

Supported

.03

H8: Knowledge about evolution → Perceived behavioral control

.18

3.12**

Supported

.04

  1. Critical z-values. *1.96 (p < .05); **2.58 (p < .01)