Scientific Research
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2.1 Evaluate, interpret, and apply experimental design and draw valid conclusions from experiments
One of the most important concepts that any science major will learn is experimental design. This requires someone to be able to think critically and rationally in order to design a well thought out experiment. The basic set up behind a proper experimental design begins first with a question and then a hypothesis based on …
2.2 Analyze data quantitatively and develop testable models of that data
Sometimes one of the most complicated parts of research is the analysis. In order to properly analyze data, the researcher must know what they collected and what they are trying to prove. There are many different statistical tests that can be run to determine significance but choosing the correct one can be challenging. At Longwood, …
2.3 Evaluate and interpret data in scientific literature and other sources
As stated in my first reflection of this section (2.1), one of the most important aspects of scientific research is the ability to share your findings with the scientific and general communities. Almost equally important to sharing your data, is the ability to read and evaluate other scientific literature. As a biology major, it is …