Students' Preconceptions about the epistemology of science: A comparison of some nigerian and candian students

African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education

Volumn 4, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 57-69

  Mbajiorgu, N M ^a   Anolue, R E ^a  

^a ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY   (Nigeria)

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EID: 34247521178     PISSN: 24697656     EISSN: 18117295     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10288457.2000.10756119     Document Type: Article

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