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Visualizations and Science

  • Linda M. PhillipsEmail author
  • Stephen P. Norris
  • John S. Macnab
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Abstract

By way of contrast to the situation in mathematics education, there has been a general consensus among researchers during the past 20 years that visualization object s assist in explaining, developing, and learning concepts in the field of science.

Keywords

Methyl Orange Cognitive Load Conceptual Change Polymerase Chain Reaction Method Computer Computer 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Linda M. Phillips
    • 1
    Email author
  • Stephen P. Norris
    • 2
  • John S. Macnab
    • 3
  1. 1.Canadian Centre for Research on LiteracyUniversity of AlbertaEdmontonCanada
  2. 2.Centre for Research in Youth, Science Teaching and LearningUniversity of AlbertaEdmontonCanada
  3. 3.EdmontonCanada

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