Abstract
Biotechnology literacy is essential for enhancing students’ ability to comprehend and critically assess biotechnological applications. However, standardized biotechnology literacy instruments tailored to the context of science students in Indonesia remain limited. This study aims to test the validity and reliability of a biotechnology literacy instrument using a SEM approach with CFA. A total of 340 science students participated in this study. The instrument tested consisted of 59 items based on the constructs of knowledge, perception, and attitude. The analysis results indicated a reasonably good model fit (RMSEA = 0.071; RMR = 0.028; CFI = 0.903; GFI = 0.909), adequate construct validity (factor loadings = 0.163-0.837), and acceptable internal reliability (CR = 0.62-0.68). Furthermore, the three constructs were significantly correlated, although the correlation coefficients did not all exceed the threshold. These findings confirm that the tested instrument is sufficiently valid and reliable for measuring biotechnology literacy among science students in Indonesia; however, further refinement is needed to improve the quality of measurement.
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Article Type: Research Article
PEDAGOGICAL RES, Volume 11, Issue 2, April 2026, Article No: em0266
https://doi.org/10.29333/pr/18608
Publication date: 26 May 2026
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