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ERIC Number: EJ196774
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1978-Sep
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Basic Physical Concepts: Do College Students Have Them?
Kelly, Gwendolyn N.; Kelly, Joseph T.
Journal of College Science Teaching, v8 n1 p29-31 Sep 1978
Presents findings on sex differences in demonstrating the principle of horizontality. Initially, female subjects had more difficulty with the concept than males. It is suggested that women suffer from lack of appropriate experience. (MA)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Cultural Influences, Fundamental Concepts, Higher Education, Perception, Physical Sciences, Science Education, Sex Differences
Publication Type: Journal Articles
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Language: English
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