An analysis of 16-17-year-old students' understanding of solution chemistry concepts using a two-tier diagnostic instrument

International Journal of Science Education

Volumn 34, Issue 4, 2012, Pages 513-544

  Adadan, Emine ^a   Savasci, Funda ^b  

^a BOGAZICI UNIVERSITY   (Turkey)

^b ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY   (Turkey)

Author keywords

Alternative conception; Chemistry education; Diagnostic assessment; Quantitative research; Secondary school

Indexed keywords

EID: 84858192618     PISSN: 09500693     EISSN: 14645289     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09500693.2011.636084     Document Type: Article

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