On a test of setting up experiments and interpreting phenomena, the applied-science group showed a decided advantage (60% vs 35% correct on first reports)¶

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q2 i? On a mosquito-larvae experiment-design task, 60% of the economic section reported correctly on the first trial versus 35% of the cultural section. → Gilbert 1909

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Gilbert 1909¶

Gilbert, J. P. (1909). An experiment on methods of teaching zoology (preliminary report). The Journal of Educational Psychology. https://psycnet.apa.org/journal/edu

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Individual practical test: students had to design an experiment on food supply and mosquito-larvae development and write a detailed account for approval, with defects checked against them before a second report. This cultural and disciplinary standard gave the advantage on first reports to the economic section.

"Of students in Section A, 35% reported correctly on the first trial, and 47% more were correct on the second,report. Of students in Section B, 60% reported correctly on the first trial, and 33% more were correct on the second trial."

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