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Practical work in a behavioural sciences course.

C Mason·J D Knox·J C Murdoch
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This paper describes a recent change in the practical component of the Behavioural Sciences course at Dundee Medical School. Results obtained from an evaluation of the change appear to show that students' learning was enhanced by the new form of practical work.

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C Mason, J D Knox, J C Murdoch. 1979. Practical work in a behavioural sciences course.. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2923.1979.tb01199.x

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