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ERIC Number: EJ222361
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1980-Mar
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
The Distinction between Inquiry and Scientific Inquiry and Why High School Students Should Be Cognizant of the Distinction.
Kyle, William C., Jr.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v17 n2 p123-30 Mar 1980
Inquiry and scientific inquiry are distinguished in which various connotations associated with the term "inquiry method" are reviewed. Basic competencies to be acquired by students before scientific inquiry can be accomplished are listed; reasons for these prerequisites are given. (CS)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Methodology, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: David P Ausubel; Inquiry Training; Scientific Inquiry