Understanding Decision-Making in Educational Contexts最新文献

Rights and Freedoms 权利与自由

Understanding Decision-Making in Educational Contexts Pub Date : 2021-03-15 DOI: 10.1108/978-1-80071-817-320211010

S. Chitpin

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Overcoming Irrationality: The Popperian Approach 克服非理性:波普主义的方法

Understanding Decision-Making in Educational Contexts Pub Date : 2017-01-24 DOI: 10.1108/IJEM-02-2016-0022

S. Chitpin

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Prelims 预备考试

Understanding Decision-Making in Educational Contexts Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.1108/978-1-80071-817-320211013

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Understanding Decision-Making in Educational Contexts Pub Date : 1900-01-01 DOI: 10.1108/978-1-80071-817-320211012

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