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This study considers how students’ understanding of the nature of science influences their actions and learning during labwork. Hypotheses and research questions about the influence of students’ understanding of the nature of science on their actions and learning during labwork are presented.
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Leach, J. (2002). Students’ Understanding of the Nature of Science and its Influence on Labwork. In: Psillos, D., Niedderer, H. (eds) Teaching and Learning in the Science Laboratory. Science & Technology Education Library, vol 16. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-48196-0_6
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