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Stofer, Kathryn A.; Schiebel, Tracee M. – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2017
Researchers and pollsters still debate the acceptance of genetic engineering technology among U.S. adults, and continue to assess their knowledge as part of this research. While decision-making may not rely entirely on knowledge, querying opinions and perceptions rely on public understanding of genetic engineering terms. Experience with…
Descriptors: Genetics, Engineering, Familiarity, Decision Making
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Williams, Joanne M.; Affleck, Gillian – Educational Psychology: An International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology, 1999
Investigates 4- and 7-year-olds' understanding of biological inheritance of physical characteristics for cows and horses. Explores the effects of an intervention technique to improve children's understanding of inheritance. Reveals significant age differences in judgments and explanations of inheritance. No significant improvements resulted from…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Animals, Foreign Countries, Genetics