Comparison of Physical Science Misconceptions in Three Levels of Introductory University Physics Classes
Date of Graduation
Summer 1991
Degree
Master of Science in Education in Secondary Education in Physics
Department
Physics, Astronomy, and Materials Science
Committee Chair
Betty Bitner
Abstract
The purpose of this causal-comparative study was to determine the range of physical science misconceptions held by three levels of introductory university physics classes (N = 160). An analysis of variance was used to analyze the differences in misconceptions among the groups. Based on the significant F-ratio, the Scheffé, a post hoc test, was used to determine where the significances were. Results indicated a significant difference in misconceptions between the Physics 203 classes and the Physics 100/101 classes and between the Physics 203 classes and the Physics 123 classes. No significant differences were found between the Physics 100/101 and the Physics 123 classes.
Subject Categories
Science and Mathematics Education
Copyright
© Rebecca Ann Baker
Recommended Citation
Baker, Rebecca Ann, "Comparison of Physical Science Misconceptions in Three Levels of Introductory University Physics Classes" (1991). MSU Graduate Theses/Dissertations. 263.
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/263
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