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ERIC Number: EJ246263
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-May
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Field Independence, Task Ambiguity, and Performance on a Proportional Reasoning Task.
Nummedal, Susan G.; Collea, Francis P.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v18 n3 p255-60 May 1981
Investigated proportional reasoning abilities of 35 college science students using projection of shadows problem while presenting relevant only or relevant/irrelevant information. Field independence was measured using Group Embedded Figures Test. Students in relevant only condition performed significantly better. Degree of field independence related to performance in relevant/irrelevant condition. (DS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, College Science, College Students, Higher Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Science Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Field Independence; Piagetian Tasks; Science Education Research