Sukjin Kang|Lawrence C. Scharmann|Taehee Noh
Examining students' views on the nature of science: Results from Korean 6th, 8th, and 10th graders
Jeonju National University of Education|Kansas State University|Seoul National University of Education
study students views nature science nos investigated use largescale survey empirically derived multiplechoice format questionnaire administered 1702 korean 6th 8th 10th graders questionnaire consisted five items respectively examined students views five constructs concerning nos purpose science definition scientific theory nature models tentativeness scientific theory origin scientific theory students also asked respond accompanying openended section item order collect information rationales choices results indicated majority korean students possessed absolutistempiricist perspective nos also found whole clear differences distributions 6th 8th 10th graders views nos questions distinct differences korean students western countries found educational implications discussed 2004 wiley periodicals inc sci ed 89314334 2005