R. Tytler
Dimensions of Evidence, the Public Understanding of Science and Science Education
Tytler, R.; Duggan, S.; Gott, R.
Authors
S. Duggan
R. Gott
Abstract
This paper explores the nature and type of evidence employed by participants in an issue of public concern. By examining documents and interviewing members of the public involved in the debate, the way in which evidence was used in the arguments for and against the issue was determined. Three dimensions of evidence emerged from the data: formal scientific evidence based on the data; informal evidence (e.g. common sense, personal experience) and wider issues which impinge on the evidence (e.g. environmental or legal concerns). In this particular controversy, it was the questioning of the formal evidence by local scientists which became the 'magic bullet' but pertinent questioning by local non-scientists also framed the debate. The authors suggest that school science curricula should include practice in questioning and manipulating different sorts of real data in a variety of ways so that pupils are equipped and empowered to tackle contemporary issues of this kind.
Citation
Tytler, R., Duggan, S., & Gott, R. (2001). Dimensions of Evidence, the Public Understanding of Science and Science Education. International Journal of Science Education, 23(8), 815-832. https://doi.org/10.1080/09500690010016058
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | 2001-08 |
Deposit Date | Jan 8, 2007 |
Journal | International Journal of Science Education |
Print ISSN | 0950-0693 |
Electronic ISSN | 1464-5289 |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis Group |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 23 |
Issue | 8 |
Pages | 815-832 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1080/09500690010016058 |
Keywords | Scientific evidence, Data. |
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