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Direct linkHarwood, William S. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2004
There has been renewed discussion of the scientific method, with many voices arguing that it presents a very limited or even wholly incorrect image of the way science is really done. At the same time, the idea of a scientific method is pervasive. This article identifies the scientific method as a simple model for the process of scientific inquiry.…
Descriptors: Scientific Methodology, Inquiry, Models, Evaluation Research
District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC. Dept. of Research and Evaluation. – 1979
Data are presented in support of the validation of the competency-based basic skills curriculum which was implemented in the District of Columbia Public Schools in 1978-79. Strategies for conducting the validation are outlined in detail, including review of tests used, orientation of participants, integration of curricular hierarchies, and…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Behavioral Objectives, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development
