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Course Description

This course provides and introduction to scientific research including:  use of scientific method, research design, literature review, basic and multi variant statistical analysis, basic laboratory techniques and presentation strategies for all Kauai middle and high school students interested in competing in Region, State and International Science Fair/ Competitions.  Students completing the class will be better prepared to present their research for awards including college scholarships. 

Course Outline

  1. Intro to science reserach
  2. Select a winning project
  3. Note taking and data organization
  4. Research methods and design
  5. Literature review
  6. Data collection methods:  Qualitative vs. Quantitative
  7. Intro to statistics
  8. Multivariate analysis
  9. Science research presentation
  10. Wrap up

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion or the course:  Students will design a competitive science and engineering research project

select an appropriate research design method

analyze their data using statistical methods

communicate the science/ engineering research project to experts in their area of study

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