Scientific concept development in Solomon Island students: A comparative analysis

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 19, Issue 7, 1997, Pages 743-759

  Lowe, John ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BATH   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0038913849     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/0950069970190701     Document Type: Article

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