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Smith, Mike U.; Good, Ron – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1984
Examined the problem-solving performances of novices (11 undergraduates) and experts (9 graduate students and instructors), comparing them in terms of background expertise and problem-solving success. Also examined problem-solving behaviors reported in other domains and determined whether or not genetics is a fruitful area for problem-solving…
Descriptors: College Science, Genetics, Heuristics, Higher Education