Formulating the Research Question
Students design a culminating project by formulating a significant research question. They will outline their methodology for data collection and analysis.
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Students design a culminating project by formulating a significant research question. They will outline their methodology for data collection and analysis.
Key Questions
- What makes a research question effective and testable?
- How do we plan a statistical investigation?
- What ethical considerations exist in data collection?
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