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Mathematical induction and its formation during childhood. / Smith, Leslie.
In: Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Vol. 31, No. 6, 12.2008, p. 669-670.

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Smith L. Mathematical induction and its formation during childhood. Behavioral and Brain Sciences. 2008 Dec;31(6):669-670. doi: 10.1017/S0140525X08005864

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Smith, Leslie. / Mathematical induction and its formation during childhood. In: Behavioral and Brain Sciences. 2008 ; Vol. 31, No. 6. pp. 669-670.

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