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ERIC Number: EJ198523
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1979-Feb
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The Laws-Are-Mature Theories Fable.
Horner, Jack K.; Rubba, Peter A.
Science Teacher, v46 n2 p31 Feb 1979
Using examples this article tries to dispel a common misconception that theories "mature" into laws by constant testing and confirmation. (GA)
Descriptors: Beliefs, Chemistry, Instruction, Physical Sciences, Physics, Science Education, Science Experiments, Scientific Concepts, Scientific Principles, Secondary Education, Theories
Publication Type: Journal Articles
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Language: English
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