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Physics and astronomy education research (PAER) relies upon human beings. While this statement may seem self-obvious, this reliance brings with it many ethical and legal…
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There is widespread concern that U.S. students entering college do not have the educational foundation to succeed in introductory science courses. Mathematics is of particular…