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Peer reviewedPoduska, Ervin; Phillips, Darrell G. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1986
Describes a study of the mental processes college students use in thinking about speed. Piagetian-type tasks dealing with speed, time, and distance were used in an individual interview format. Males outperformed females on tasks relating to speed, but not on the other tasks. (TW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, College Science, Difficulty Level, Distance
