As suggested by Windschitl and Andre (1998), simulations that allow for exploration can be effective tools to overcome misconceptions and effect conceptual change.
Several reasons for the poor uptake of contraception are reported, for example misconceptions, side effects and poor acceptance [ 33, 34].
Knowledge about antibiotics reveals misconceptions regarding effectiveness in AOM treatment and a more realistic view on undesired effects.
The paper hopes to finally lay to rest the misconceptions surrounding the 'slot effect' between sails, showing how the foresail increases upwash and reduces the velocity of the flow in the slot.
There was also a misconception about the intoxicating effects of hemp because it has the same active substance, THC, which is in all cannabis strains.
These domains are voluntary participation, rights of withdrawal, study knowledge, study procedures, study purpose, blinding, confidentiality, compensation, randomisation, autonomy, meaning of giving consent, benefits, risks/adverse effects, therapeutic misconception and placebo.
Third, adolescents in many places have misconceptions about health effects of contraceptives, including their future ability to bear children.
Misconceptions about side effects from the pertussis vaccination have contributed to the outbreak, said Dr. Jose Munoz, director of Pediatric Infectious Disease at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, adding that most of these concerns have been addressed.
This paper argues that a clearer and common description of design margins can reduce undesired iteration in development processes arising from misconceptions and aggregation effects in the development of complex systems.
