The effect of teaching method on objective test scores: Problem-based learning versus lecture

Journal of Nursing Education

Volumn 44, Issue 7, 2005, Pages 305-309

  Beers, Geri W ^a  

^a SAMFORD UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 22144434460     PISSN: 01484834     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3928/01484834-20050701-03     Document Type: Article

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