Speaking with Numbers: Scientific Literacy and Public Understanding of Science

ISSN: 1300-0632
Yayın Aralığı: Yılda 6 Sayı
Yayıncı: TÜBİTAK

Public understanding of science and scientific literacy is discussed. Scientific method, scientific process and scientific filter are reviewed accordingly. Basic terms of measurement and numerical calculation are outlined. Finally, fundamental requirements of scientific literacy and critical response skills are presented.

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Turk. J. Elec. Eng. & Comp. Sci., 14, (2006), 33-40. Full text: pdf Other articles published in the same issue: Turk. J. Elec. Eng. & Comp. Sci., vol.14, iss.1.

Speaking with Numbers: Scientific Literacy and Public Understanding of Science

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Turk. J. Elec. Eng. & Comp. Sci., 14, (2006), 33-40. Full text: pdf Other articles published in the same issue: Turk. J. Elec. Eng. & Comp. Sci., vol.14, iss.1.,

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