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ERIC Number: EJ625528
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-7685
Teaching and Learning the Scientific Method.
McPherson, Guy R.
American Biology Teacher, v63 n4 p242-45 Apr 2001
The lack of understanding of the scientific method is more widespread than it is believed. Points out the misuse of terminology in science and students' and scientists' confusion on using the term "hypothesize". Discusses the differences between predictions and hypotheses. (Contains 12 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Literacy, Scientific Methodology, Vocabulary
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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