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Peer reviewedNorris, Stephen; Phillips, Linda M. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1994
Twelfth-grade science students (n=91) were asked to read five popular reports of science to ascertain their ability to understand the scientific information presented. Results indicated that only half of the students accurately understood the scientific status and role of statements when the understanding required contextualized interpretation on…
Descriptors: Grade 12, High Schools, Mass Media, Reading Comprehension
