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Measuring knowledge of natural selection: A comparison of the CINS, an open-response instrument, and an oral interview

Tue, 2013-01-29 14:16 -- John Hawks
TitleMeasuring knowledge of natural selection: A comparison of the CINS, an open-response instrument, and an oral interview
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2008
AuthorsNehm, RH, Schonfeld, IS
JournalJournal of Research in Science Teaching
Volume45
Issue10
Pagination1131 - 1160
Date Published12/2008
ISSN00224308
Keywordsconcept inventory, education, natural selection, teaching
DOI10.1002/tea.v45:1010.1002/tea.20251
Short TitleJ. Res. Sci. Teach.
Citation KeyNehm:2008

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