Undergraduate students demonstrate common false scientific reasoning strategies

•Scientific reasoning skills used in STEM subjects are identified.•False reasoning strategies used by undergraduates are characterized.•Representative examples are shown.•Suggestions are given on how this information can help improve STEM education. American education is failing to fill the growing...

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Published in:	Thinking skills and creativity Vol. 27; pp. 101 - 113
Main Authors:	Woolley, Jenica Sera, Deal, Austen Michael, Green, Juliette, Hathenbruck, Faith, Kurtz, Shelby Ann, Park, Trent K.H., Pollock, Samuel VarSelle, Transtrum, M. Bryant, Jensen, Jamie Lee
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Ltd 01-03-2018
Subjects:	Intervention Misconceptions Scientific reasoning skills STEM Strategies Intervention Scientific reasoning skills Misconceptions Strategies STEM
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