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ERIC Number: EJ301964
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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The Dependence of Strength in Plastics upon Polymer Chain Length and Chain Orientation: An Experiment Emphasizing the Statistical Handling and Evaluation of Data.
Spencer, R. Donald
Journal of Chemical Education, v61 n6 p555-63 Jun 1984
Describes an experiment (using plastic bags) designed to give students practical understanding on using statistics to evaluate data and how statistical treatment of experimental results can enhance their value in solving scientific problems. Students also gain insight into the orientation and structure of polymers by examining the plastic bags. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Higher Education, Laboratory Procedures, Problem Solving, Science Education, Science Experiments, Statistical Analysis
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Polymers