PHYSICS PROBLEM SOLVING

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DEDICATION iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iv
ABSTRACT vi
LIST OF FIGURES x
LIST OF TABLES xii
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
Statement of the Problem 4
Purpose and Research Questions 11
Overview of the Research Design 11
Assumptions and Rationale for a Qualitative, Case-Study Design 13
Methodological Issues and Limitations of the Study 15
Significance of the Study 25
CHAPTER 2 - PROCEDURES
The Role of the Researcher 27
Research Context and Setting 28
Theoretical Foundations 35
Problem Solving Strategy
Cooperative Learning

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Data Collection Procedures 47

Data Analysis Procedures 50

Initial Transcript Coding

Identification of Statement Types Using Descriptions of the Session

Four Groups

Additional Quantitative and Qualitative Data

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Summary 66