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Critical Thinking in Biology: Case Problems

Critical Thinking in Biology: Case Problems

This page aims to illustrate how case problems can inspire students in an introductory college biology course to develop scientific reasoning skills. Brief quotations help students focus on the fundamental scientific issues without distraction and provide ample substrate for group discussion. Emphasis is placed on teaching students how to determine the reliability of information to which they are exposed in everyday life....

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Life Science, Social Sciences, History of Science, Geoscience, History/Policy/Law, Educational Theory and Practice, History and Philosophy of Science, NSDL, Biology, Science -- Biology, Science, Education (General), Earth Science, Space Sciences, Astronomy, Space Science, Education
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
January 20, 2025
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Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
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College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
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Website
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Language:
English
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