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ERIC Number: EJ638172
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0950-0693
University Physics Students' Use of Models in Explanations of Phenomena Involving Interaction between Metals and Electromagnetic Radiation.
Redfors, Andreas; Ryder, Jim
International Journal of Science Education, v23 n12 p1283-1301 Dec 2001
Examines third year university physics students' use of models when explaining familiar phenomena involving interaction between metals and electromagnetic radiation. Concludes that few students use a single model consistently. (Contains 27 references.) (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, College Curriculum, Higher Education, Knowledge Representation, Physics, Prior Learning, Science Education, Student Motivation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Electromagnetic Theory; Photoelectric Effect