What scientists say: Scientists' views of nature of science and relation to science context

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 30, Issue 6, 2008, Pages 727-771

  Schwartz, Renee ^a   Lederman, Norman ^b  

^a WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (United States)

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EID: 42149124260     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500690701225801     Document Type: Article

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