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Methodology |
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| • | Formative
study based on grounded theory |
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| • | Research
methods are primarily qualitative |
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| with
some quantitative comparisons |
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| • | Student
ideas examined from a variety of |
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| perspectives
to triangulate common patterns: |
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| – | Open-ended
surveys: N » 200 |
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| – | Follow-up
student interviews: N » 50 |
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| – | Homework
and class assignments: N » 300 |
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| – | Physics
lab reports: N » 100 |
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| – | Hands-on
lab exam: N » 200 |
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