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ERIC Number: EJ545402
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-426X
The Relationship between College Zoology Students' Beliefs about Evolutionary Theory and Religion.
Sinclair, Anne; And Others
Journal of Research and Development in Education, v30 n2 p118-25 Win 1997
Researchers administered surveys to college zoology students prior to, and immediately following a study of evolutionary theory, to assess their understanding and acceptance of evidence supporting the theory. Results showed students had many misconceptions about the theory. Their beliefs interfered with their ability to objectively view scientific evidence. (SM)
Descriptors: Beliefs, College Students, Creationism, Evolution, Higher Education, Knowledge Level, Religion, Religious Factors, Student Attitudes, Zoology
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Darwin (Charles); Natural Selection; Scientific Theories