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ERIC Number: EJ232902
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1980
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A Method for Investigating Concept Understanding in Science.
Osborne, R. J.; Gilbert, J. K.
European Journal of Science Education, v2 n3 p311-21 Jul-Sep 1980
Reports findings of a study using an "interview about instances" technique for investigating students' concept understanding in science. Trial interviews (N=50) involving students aged 7-18 years were conducted in relation to the concepts "work" and "electric current." (CS)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Interviews, Research Methodology, Science Education, Scientific Concepts
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Education Research