How are theoretical approaches expressed in research practices? A report on an experience in comparing theoretical approaches with respect to the construction of research problems

ZDM - International Journal on Mathematics Education

Volumn 40, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 277-286

  Prediger, Susanne ^a  

^a TU DORTMUND UNIVERSITY   (Germany)

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EID: 84867354975     PISSN: 18639690     EISSN: 18639704     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11858-008-0076-1     Document Type: Article

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