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Non‐algorithmic quantitative problem solving in university physical chemistry: a correlation study of the role of selective cognitive factors

Georgios Tsaparlis University of Ioannina, GreeceCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 125-148 | Published online: 23 Jan 2007

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