Course
Directed Research – Australia
SFS 4910
Directed Research – Australia
4 credits
This course prepares students to distinguish hidden assumptions in scientific approaches and separate fact from interpretation, cause from correlation, and advocacy from objectivity. Students learn specific tools including:
- Experimental design
- Field techniques
- Basic descriptive statistics
- Parametric and non-parametric quantitative analysis
Emphasis is placed on succinct scientific writing, graphic and tabular presentation of results, and effective delivery of oral presentations.
Semester
Rainforest to Reef
Australia