FYSE1160A-F10
How We Know
How We Know
The words "Scientists report…" preface many news stories. But we "know" these facts from the results of experiments. How we design experiments can predetermine the answers we get. For example, the 2000 U. S. Census was a head count, but a carefully designed sampling procedure would have given more accurate results. Or consider- how many tennis balls should we drop to determine which brand bounces highest? Will room temperature affect the results? In this course we will design and carry out experiments in both natural and social sciences, our writing will focus on crafting research lab reports. 3 hrs. lect/lab
The words "Scientists report…" preface many news stories. But we "know" these facts from the results of experiments. How we design experiments can predetermine the answers we get. For example, the 2000 U. S. Census was a head count, but a carefully designed sampling procedure would have given more accurate results. Or consider- how many tennis balls should we drop to determine which brand bounces highest? Will room temperature affect the results? In this course we will design and carry out experiments in both natural and social sciences, our writing will focus on crafting research lab reports. 3 hrs. lect/lab
- Term:
- Fall 2010
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 311(MBH 311)
- Schedule:
- 8:00am-9:15am on Tuesday, Thursday at MBH 311 (Sep 6, 2010 to Dec 3, 2010)
1:30pm-4:15pm on Friday at MBH 311 (Sep 6, 2010 to Dec 3, 2010) - Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Sallie Sheldon
- Subject:
- First Year Seminar
- Department:
- First-Year Seminar Program
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- CW DED
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92614
- Subject Code:
- FYSE
- Course Number:
- 1160
- Section Identifier:
- A