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The Development of Epistemic Beliefs About Science Across Education

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Research shows that many high school students view scientific knowledge as absolute truth, but by the end of college, many develop the understanding that scientific knowledge is tentative and subject to change based on new evidence.

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Ever wonder why some students accept scientific claims without question, while others demand to see the evidence? The way we think about what counts as 'knowledge' in science evolves as we learn—let's explore how.