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ERIC Number: EJ638486
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0959-4752
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Responses to Anomalous Data on Controversial Topics and Theory Change.
Mason, Lucia
Learning and Instruction, v11 n6 p453-83 Dec 2001
Studied the role of anomalous data on controversial topics in the process of theory change among eighth graders studying the topics. The 24 categories of reasons given by the 126 participants fit into the revised taxonomy developed by C. Chinn and W. Brewer (1993) except for the response "ignoring." (SLD)
Descriptors: Change, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Grade 8, Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools, Theories, Thinking Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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