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ERIC Number: EJ042992
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1971
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An Assessment of Hierarchy Validation Techniques
Capie, William; Jones, Howard L.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 8, 2, 137-147, 71
Describes an empirical method of developing learning hierarchies by comparing success on each tested behavior with all other behaviors. Advantages, compared with validation of a particular logical hierarchy, are illustrated by application of density principles to prediction of flotation. (AL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Educational Research, Evaluation, Learning Readiness, Learning Theories, Physics, Research Methodology
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