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Direct linkPluta, William J.; Chinn, Clark A.; Duncan, Ravit Golan – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2011
Epistemic criteria are the standards used to evaluate scientific products (e.g., models, evidence, arguments). In this study, we analyzed epistemic criteria for good models generated by 324 middle-school students. After evaluating a range of scientific models, but before extensive instruction or experience with model-based reasoning practices,…
Descriptors: Evidence, Scientific Principles, Familiarity, Science Instruction
Peer reviewedLinn, Marcia C.; Thier, Herbert D. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1975
Reports a study undertaken to determine the effect of the Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) on logical thinking. Evidence of logical thinking was measured as the ability to explain compensating variables that occurred in a cart experiment presented on silent 16 mm film. (GS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Learning Theories
