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Peer reviewedLawson, Anton E.; Alkhoury, Souheir; Benford, Russell; Clark, Brian R.; Falconer, Kathleen A. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2000
Extends prior theory and research by postulating the existence of an intermediate class of concepts called 'hypothetical'. Investigates the hypothesis that three kinds of scientific concepts exist by constructing and administering a test on concepts introduced in a college biology course. Supports the hypothesis that intellectual development…
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Concept Formation, Developmental Stages
Download full textNiaz, Mansoor – 1989
A large proportion of college students majoring in science are unable to translate even simple sentences into algebraic equations. Given the following sentence, "There are six times as many students (S) as professors (P) at this university," 37% of 150 freshmen engineering students in a study conducted in 1981 by Clement, Lockhead, and Monk wrote…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computational Linguistics, Developmental Stages
Peer reviewedPiburn, Michael D.; Baker, Dale R. – Science Education, 1989
Examines the variables that influence females' success in science by experimenting with the outcomes of measures of formal reasoning ability. Concludes that women turn away from science for reasons that have little or nothing to do with their reasoning ability. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Females, Formal Operations, Higher Education
