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Peer reviewedFinley, Fred N. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1984
Describes a technique that can be used to construct variables from clinical interviews that can be used in quantitative analyses. The technique involves the representation of each proposition a student uses in terms of a standard set of underlying predicates, concepts, and relationships among concepts. (JN)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Interviews, Knowledge Level, Research Methodology
Peer reviewedAnderson, O. Roger; Callaway, J. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1986
An empirical analysis of the relationship between science reasoning skills and the amount of information acquired during science learning as predicted by a neuromathematical model of information processing is presented. Subjects were 93 adolescents (mean age of 15.4 years old) with a IQ range of 91-142. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Processes
Peer reviewedFortner, Rosanne W. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1985
Assessed knowledge and attitude changes resulting from home viewing of a Cousteau Society documentary on marine mammals and compares these changes with those resulting from a science teacher's presentation on the documentary's script. Results show increased and retainable knowledge and temporary change in attitudes among ninth-grade students.…
Descriptors: Animals, Documentaries, Junior High Schools, Knowledge Level
