Case studies and generalizability: Grounded theory and research in science education

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 22, Issue 5, 2000, Pages 469-487

  Taber, Keith S ^a  

^a HOMERTON COLLEGE   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0010767822     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/095006900289732     Document Type: Article

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