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L. Smith, D. Gentner
2010
2010
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Smith, L., & Gentner, D. (2010). The Use of Qualitative Principles to Promote Understanding of Systems.
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Smith, L., and D. Gentner. “The Use of Qualitative Principles to Promote Understanding of Systems” (2010).
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Smith, L., and D. Gentner. The Use of Qualitative Principles to Promote Understanding of Systems. 2010.
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@article{l2010a,
title = {The Use of Qualitative Principles to Promote Understanding of Systems},
year = {2010},
author = {Smith, L. and Gentner, D.}
}
Abstract
Prior work has demonstrated that individuals have poor intuitive understanding of the principles governing the dynamics of systems, including an understanding of stocks and flows. We present pilot data that suggests that providing individuals with the qualitative principles that govern stock and flow dynamics facilitates performance in systems thinking tasks. We also discuss follow-up studies we are currently running and propose future directions for this work.