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To Cite this Article: Sarvestani, M. S., Rahman, F. A., Jahani, J., & Mousavipour, R. (2019). Relationship between Learning Styles and Research Morale among Iranian Second Grade High School Students. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 8(4), 643–661.
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