Can we integrate qualitative and quantitative research in science education?

Science and Education

Volumn 6, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 291-300

  Niaz, Mansoor ^a  

^a UNIVERSIDAD DE ORIENTE   (Venezuela)

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EID: 0040031503     PISSN: 09267220     EISSN: 15731901     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1008612411686     Document Type: Article

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