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On the role of linguistic features for comprehension and learning from STEM texts. A meta-analysis

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On the role of linguistic features for comprehension and learning from STEM texts. A meta-analysis. / Strohmaier, Anselm R.; Ehmke, Timo; Härtig, Hendrik et al.
in: Educational Research Review, Jahrgang 39, 100533, 01.05.2023.

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Strohmaier, AR, Ehmke, T, Härtig, H & Leiss, D 2023, 'On the role of linguistic features for comprehension and learning from STEM texts. A meta-analysis', Educational Research Review, Jg. 39, 100533. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.edurev.2023.100533

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Strohmaier, A. R., Ehmke, T., Härtig, H., & Leiss, D. (2023). On the role of linguistic features for comprehension and learning from STEM texts. A meta-analysis. Educational Research Review, 39, Artikel 100533. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.edurev.2023.100533

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Strohmaier AR, Ehmke T, Härtig H, Leiss D. On the role of linguistic features for comprehension and learning from STEM texts. A meta-analysis. Educational Research Review. 2023 Mai 1;39:100533. doi: 10.1016/j.edurev.2023.100533

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