Crowley Et Al

question 15

Multiple Choice

Crowley et al.'s (2001) observational study took place in a science museum. They found that

• A)parents explained science more to older children than younger children
• B)parents explained science more to male children than female children
• C)Dads explained science more to boy children and Moms explained science more to girl children
• D)parents tended to rely on museum staff to explain science to their children

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