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Fisher, Kathleen M.; Lipson, Joseph I. – 1982
Defining a "misconception" as an error of translation (transformation, correspondence, interpolation, interpretation) between two different kinds of information which causes students to have incorrect expectations, a Taxonomy of Errors has been developed to examine student misconceptions in an introductory biology course for science…
Descriptors: Biology, Cognitive Processes, College Science, Concept Formation
Peer reviewedFisher, Kathleen M.; Lipson, Joseph Isaac – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1986
Discusses the value of studying errors made by students in the process of learning science. Addresses 20 research questions dealing with student learning errors. Attempts to characterize errors made by students and clarify some terms used in error research. (TW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Educational Strategies
