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An Empirical Test of a Taxonomy of Responses To Anomalous Data in Science.
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Chinn, Clark A.; Brewer, William F. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1998
Investigates a taxonomy of seven proposed responses to anomalous data. Concludes that one additional type of data is needed in the taxonomy. Suggests that the taxonomy can be used as a framework to guide classroom discussion. Contains 57 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Classification, Cognitive Psychology, Higher Education, Science Education
An Analysis of Scientific Understandings of Preservice Elementary Teacher Education.
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Ginns, Ian S.; Watters, James J. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1995
Involves 321 preservice elementary teacher education students in a study designed to investigate their intuitive scientific ideas and understandings. Results reveal that the majority of subjects, with the exception of a high proportion of those who has a successful high school background in physics and chemistry, have misunderstandings regarding…
Descriptors: Classification, Elementary Education, Higher Education, Knowledge Level
Alternative Conceptions in Animal Classification: A Cross-Age Study.
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Trowbridge, John E.; Mintzes, Joel J. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1988
Examined the extent to which students' alternative conceptions changed as a function of age. Reports that many alternative views remain intact throughout the school years. Provides several suggestions for teaching and research within the context of a neoconstructivist view of learning. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Biology, Classification, College Science, Concept Formation