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Direct linkBlitz, Jonathan P.; Sheeran, Daniel J.; Becker, Thomas L. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2006
Qualitative analysis schemes are used in undergraduate laboratory settings as a way to introduce equilibrium concepts and logical thinking. The main component of all qualitative analysis schemes is a flame test, as the color of light emitted from certain elements is distinctive and a flame photometer or spectrophotometer in each laboratory is…
Descriptors: Logical Thinking, Laboratory Experiments, Science Laboratories, Chemistry
Bardar, Erin M.; Prather, Edward E.; Brecher, Kenneth; Slater, Timothy F. – Astronomy Education Review, 2005
In this era of dramatically increased astronomy education research efforts, there is a growing need for standardized evaluation protocols and a strategy to assess both student comprehension of fundamental concepts and the success of innovative instructional interventions. Of the many topics that could be taught in an introductory astronomy course,…
Descriptors: Fundamental Concepts, Introductory Courses, Spectroscopy, Astronomy
