Diversity of Students' Views about Evidence, Theory, and the Interface between Science and Religion in an Astronomy Course.

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Title: Diversity of Students' Views about Evidence, Theory, and the Interface between Science and Religion in an Astronomy Course.
Language: English
Authors: Brickhouse, Nancy W., Dagher, Zoubeida R., Letts, William J. IV
Source: Journal of Research in Science Teaching. Apr 2000 37(4):340-362.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 23
Publication Date: 2000
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Attitudes, Concept Formation, Epistemology, Higher Education, Learning Processes, Religion, Science Education, Science Process Skills, Scientific Concepts, Scientific Principles, Theories, Thinking Skills
ISSN: 0022-4308
Abstract: Examines the growth in students' understanding about the nature of astronomy in a one-semester college course. Discusses how students respond to instruction with regard to the extent to which they demand and examine evidence used for justifying claims, integrate scientific and religious views, and distinguish between scientific and nonscientific theories. (Contains 50 references.) (Author/WRM)
Journal Code: CIJNOV2000
Entry Date: 2000
Accession Number: EJ607087
Database: ERIC
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