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]]> http://blogs.usyd.edu.au/ptf/2009/04/contact_the_author.html http://blogs.usyd.edu.au/ptf/2009/04/contact_the_author.html Contact the author Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:10:53 +1000 Definitions I have seen many science teachers argue furiously over accuracy, validity, reliability and precision. Does anyone have some definitions that are universally accepted? I thought this might be a good topic for discussion.

Cheers,
Jeff

Posted by: Jeff Stanger | April 9, 2009 06:57 PM

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Hi All,

I am wondering if anyone has found a good example of a scientific journal article that was badly reported in the media? I'd like to find a journal article and text from the media where the findings of the article are incorrectly conveyed. This is one of the outcomes of the HSC course and I have not found any excellent examples that fall within a core topic. I found one in astrophysics but it wasn't the best example.

Cheers,
Jeff

Posted by: Jeff Stanger | April 10, 2009 11:36 AM

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Posted by: Ingrid Mendes | May 8, 2009 08:07 AM

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