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ERIC Number: EJ485477
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1994
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Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8326
Understanding a Basic Biological Process: Expert and Novice Models of Science.
Kindfield, A. C. H.
Science Education, v78 n3 p255-83 Jun 1994
Reports on the meiosis models utilized by five individuals at each of three levels of expertise in genetics as each reasoned about this process in an individual interview setting. Results revealed a set of biologically correct features common to all individuals' models as well as a variety of model flaws (i.e., meiosis misunderstandings) which are categorized. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, Educational Research, Genetics, High Schools, Higher Education, Misconceptions, Models, Science Education, Scientific Concepts
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Meiosis; Science Education Research