Designing of Scientific Experiments

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to design and analysis of scientific research experiments. The course will present various types of experimental designs and include discussions of situations in which each is appropriate. In-class sessions will generally follow a group discussion format. This course is centered on a research experimental design experience. The student will bring or develop a research question, design an appropriate experiment, gather and analyze data, and prepare the results. The culminating event is a research ‘conference’ at which the students will present their findings.