WEEK 3

Topic:    Scientific Method / Objective and Hypothesis Statements 
Discussion:   
 

1.  Understanding the The Scientific Method: 

  • A General Overview;  [submit Statement of Completion to instructor before leaving class today];

  • A Summary:  Sequence of Events in the Scientific Method and use of Replications in Experimental Research; 

2.  Online: "Scientific Method Explained," Scientific Method in Action and General Guide; A Guided, Do-It-Yourself Resource for Understanding the Scientific Method; A Simple Procedure and Example for Experimental Research;

3.  Online:  The Experimental Design; Designing an Experiment

4.  What is the Difference between "Observational Studies and "Experimental Research"? and,

5.  Developing the Research Objective and Hypothesis statements; Examples.