Thought experiments in science education: Potential and current realization

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 22, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 265-283

  Gilbert, John K ^a   Reiner, Miriam ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF READING   (United Kingdom)

^b TECHNION ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (Israel)

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EID: 7744231233     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/095006900289877     Document Type: Article

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