Misconceptions About Science

Misconceptions About Science is a theoretical construct within the field of public understanding of science that denotes systematically erroneous beliefs or assumptions held by individuals or groups regarding scientific methods, processes, or knowledge, distinguishing it from general scientific ignorance by its persistence and resistance to correction despite contradictory evidence.

279

Publications

18.5K

Citations

519

Authors

252

Institutions

Publications per year

2017–2026

73

Authors

519

  1. SO
    Scott O. Lilienfeld

    Emory University, United States

    4 publications · 418 citations

    4

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  2. GM
    Gale M. Sinatra

    University of Southern California, United States

    4 publications · 475 citations

    4

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  3. TB
    Tony B Yates

    Oklahoma Baptist University, United States

    3 publications · 160 citations

    3

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  4. SA
    Seyit Ahmet Kıray

    Necmettin Erbakan University, Türkiye

    3 publications · 95 citations

    3

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  5. DA
    Douglas Allchin

    University of Minnesota, United States

    3 publications · 193 citations

    3

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Venues

  1. International Journal of Science Education

    IJSE · 10 publications · 1.5K citations

    10

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  2. Journal of Research in Science Teaching

    JRST · 10 publications · 778 citations

    10

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  3. Science Education

    9 publications · 919 citations

    9

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  4. Journal of Physics Conference Series

    6 publications · 97 citations

    6

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  5. Evolution Education and Outreach

    5 publications · 260 citations

    5

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