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K-12 Students' Perceptions of Scientists: Finding a valid measurement and exploring whether exposure to scientists makes an impact

Susan J. HillmanDepartment of Education, University of New England, Biddeford, ME04005, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Kylie H. BloodsworthDepartment of Marine Sciences, University of New England, Biddeford, ME04005, USA
,
Charles E. TilburgDepartment of Marine Sciences, University of New England, Biddeford, ME04005, USA
,
Stephan I. ZeemanDepartment of Marine Sciences, University of New England, Biddeford, ME04005, USA
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Henrietta E. ListDepartment of Marine Sciences, University of New England, Biddeford, ME04005, USA
Pages 2580-2595 | Published online: 16 Apr 2014

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