J. Rev. Astron. Educ. Outr
By Favia, A., Comins, N. F., & Thorpe, G. L.
“A direct examination of college student misconceptions in astronomy: a new instrument”
Publisher:
1/1V
Pp. A21-A39
2014
A direct examination of college student misconceptions in astronomy: a new instrument
Type: Empirical
Data collection method: Interview, Test
Number of subjects, range: Large — 31 or more
Grade and age of subjects: Adult — over 18 years
- The galaxies are randomly distributed.
- Earth’s axis is not tilted compared to the ecliptic.
- Saturn’s rings are solid.
- “Polaris is the brightest star.