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Surveys and Publications

The following is a list of publications that are available at the S&T Statistical Unit.  These publications are available for purchase at the Unit.  The cost per publication is TT$50.00 or US$12.00 plus postage.

National Innovation Survey of the Food and Beverage Industry in Trinidad and Tobago 2006
National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology. Port of Spain: NIHERST, September 2007. 68p

The objective of this study was to provide insights into the innovation process and to assist decision-makers in developing policies to create the environment and incentives to catalyse innovation in the industry.

Survey of Mathematics in Secondary Schools, 2006
National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology. Port of Spain: NIHERST, October 2007. 92p

The Survey of Mathematics in Secondary Schools, 2006 was a two-part enquiry of teachers and students in Forms 1 to 4 in all government, government-assisted and private secondary schools. The major objectives of this study were to compile data on the profile of secondary school teachers, training needs, choice of career and difficulties encountered in teaching mathematics. The adequacy and availability of teaching aids and textbooks, teaching and evaluation methods and students’ attitudes towards mathematics and mathematical careers were also addressed in the enquiry.

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Science and Technology Indicators, 2000-2004
National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology. Port of Spain: NIHERST, April 2007. 77p

This publication presents a compendium of statistics on education which includes enrolment in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions together with examination results at the secondary and tertiary levels. In addition, expenditure on S&T activities and education, and data on key social and economic indicators of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago are included. The tabulations on graduates with tertiary level qualification provide essential data on the supply of human resource personnel in the various fields of S&T.

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Survey on the Public Perception of Science, 2005
National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology. Port of Spain: NIHERST, July 2006. 61p

NIHERST has released the report on the Survey on the Public Perception of Science, 2005. This survey was designed to determine the information needs of the public and provide indicators of public attitudes towards science and included data on the level of scientific awareness and literacy; the sources, interest and consumption of information and the popularisation of science and scientific research in Trinidad and Tobago. In addition, information was obtained on several key social characteristics of respondents. The study also provides a benchmark against which changes in attitudes to science can be monitored over time.

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Survey of Science and Agriculture Graduates 2004
National Institute of Higher Education Research Science and Technology. Port of Spain : NIHERST, April 2005. 122p

NIHERST has released the report on the Survey of Science and Agriculture Graduates, 2004. This tracer study provides data on the demographic and social characteristics of a representative sample of UWI graduates over the period, 1999-2003. Key indicators of employment opportunities, job satisfaction, relevance of academic qualification, job mobility, migration and under-employment are also presented in the various tabulations and graphics of the publication.

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Study of Science in Primary Schools, 2003
National Institute of Higher Education Research Science and Technology. Port of Spain : NIHERST, August 2004. 112p

This report focuses on the qualification of principals and teachers and the availability and adequacy of material resources necessary for the teaching of science in primary schools. Data have also been compiled on the difficulties that teachers encounter in the teaching of various strands in the science curriculum together with information on teaching methods employed and assistance required to improve science learning.

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C.X.C. and G.C.E. A’ Level Results 1998 and 2002
National Institute of Higher Education Research Science and Technology. Port of Spain : NIHERST, November 2003. 44p

The report presents the results of C.X.C. at the general proficiency level for school candidates by gender and Cambridge G.C.E. A’ Level examinations for 1998 and 2002.

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Science and Technology Indicators 1995 - 2000
National Institute of Higher Education Research Science and Technology. Port of Spain : NIHERST, May 2003. 57p

This publication presents a compendium of education statistics on enrolment in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions together with examination results at the secondary and tertiary levels. The edition also includes expenditure on S&T activities and education, data on key social and economic indicators of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and tabulations on graduates with tertiary level qualification. This provides essential data on the supply of human resource personnel in the various fields of S&T.

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Survey of Engineering Graduates 2001
National Institute of Higher Education Research Science and Technology. Port of Spain : NIHERST, November 2002. 129p

This tracer study focussed on Trinidad and Tobago nationals who graduated from the Faculty of Engineering, The University of the West Indies (UWI), over the period 1995-1999. The study was undertaken to assess the current status of the stock of engineers who graduated from the institution over this five (5) year period.

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Profile of Teachers in Public Secondary Schools 1999-2000
National Institute of Higher Education Research Science and Technology. Port of Spain : NIHERST, August 2002. 47p

This report focuses on teachers in government and government assisted secondary schools in Trinidad and Tobago. It presents social and demographic data on teachers as regards age, gender, job classification, academic qualifications, professional training, subject area and type of school.

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Human Resources in Science and Technology in the Public Sector 2001
National Institute of Higher Education Research Science and Technology. Port of Spain : NIHERST, May 2002. 30p.

This Report gives a profile of researchers and human resources in Science & Technology (S&T) by sector in Trinidad and Tobago.

Utilisation of Information Technology by Households, 2001
National Institute of Higher Education Research Science and Technology. Port of Spain : NIHERST, January 2002. 35p.

This report focuses on computer usage by households in Trinidad and Tobago.

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Innovation and Science and Technology Establishments 2000
NIHERST. Port of Spain : NIHERST, 2001. 65 p.

This study covers indicators of innovation and a directory of S&T establishments in Trinidad and Tobago.

Cambridge G.C.E. A’ Level Results in Mathematics and Science 1997& 2000: A Comparative Review
National Institute of Higher Education Research Science and Technology. Port of Spain : NIHERST, February 2001. 40p.

This report gives a comparative review of A’ Level examination results in Trinidad and Tobago.
 

Report on Survey of Science and Technology Indicators 1999
National Institute of Higher Education Research Science and Technology. Port of Spain : NIHERST, 2000. 25p.

This survey was conducted to determine the S&T (Science and Technology) expenditure and manpower engaged in S&T activities, including R&D (Research and Development), in Trinidad and Tobago for the period 1996/1997.

Science & Technology Indicators 1992-1997
National Institute of Higher Education Research Science and Technology. Port of Spain : NIHERST, 2000. 40p.

This report contains a compendium of data collected from secondary sources on the following: 

  1. Enrolment at public educational institutions

  2. Examination Results

  3. Secondary school teachers

  4. Patents

  5. Expenditure on education

  6. Composite socio-economic indicators

Science & Technology Indicators 1990-1994
National Institute of Higher Education Research Science and Technology. Port of Spain. 1996. 39p.

This report contains a compendium of data collected from secondary sources on the following: 

  1. Enrolment at public educational institutions

  2. Examination Results

  3. Secondary school teachers

  4. Patents

  5. Expenditure on education

  6. Composite socio-economic indicators

 

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