Formal Reasoning Ability and Misconceptions concerning Genetics and Natural Selection.

Lawson, Anton E.; Thompson, Lois D.

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ERIC Number: EJ387756

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Publication Date: 1988

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Formal Reasoning Ability and Misconceptions concerning Genetics and Natural Selection.

Lawson, Anton E.; Thompson, Lois D.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v25 n9 p733-46 Dec 1988

Explores the relationships between seventh-grade students' misconceptions of genetics and natural selection and four cognitive variables: reasoning ability; mental capacity; verbal intelligence; and cognitive style. Reports that only the reasoning ability was significantly related to the number of misconceptions. (Author/YP)

Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Ability, Formal Operations, Genetics, Grade 7, Misconceptions, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Researchers; Practitioners

Language: English

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