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A model computer simulation as an epistemic game

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ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, Volume 27, Issue 2

Pages 59 - 64

https://doi.org/10.1145/201998.202016

Published: 01 June 1995 Publication History

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A model computer simulation as an epistemic game
1. Computing methodologies
  1. Modeling and simulation
    1. Model development and analysis
      1. Modeling methodologies
2. Social and professional topics
  1. Professional topics
    1. Computing education
      1. Computing education programs
        Computer science education
      2. Model curricula

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ACM SIGCSE Bulletin Volume 27, Issue 2

June 1995

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DOI:10.1145/201998

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