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ERIC Number: EJ251576
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-Sep
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Development and Validation of the Conceptions of Scientific Theories Test.
Cotham, Joseph C.; Smith, Edward L.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v18 n5 p387-96 Sep 1981
Describes the development of an instrument, for use by elementary and secondary science teachers, sensitive to alternative conceptions of particular philosophic aspects of scientific theories and which has applicability in inferring understanding of the tentative and revisionary conception of science. (DS)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation, Science Education, Science Teachers, Science Tests, Scientific Concepts, Test Construction, Test Validity, Theories
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Education Research; Scientific Theories