What students must show they know, are able to do, and are like when they finish the your research unit or course.

Your students:

1. 1...will possess an ability to ask questions of data by looking at data from an "experiment", scrutinizing, interpreting, and using existing data.



2. ...will possess an ability to get answers by being able to look at data and create new data.



3. ...will possess an ability to make logical arguments being able to spell out the rationale assumptions behind their things.



4. ...will possess an ability to make logical arguments supported by data including use of the scientific method as a technique to organize their thoughts in a way that will lead to results.



5. ...will possess an ability to search for and analyze scientific literature; possess an ability to communicate complex and technological issues in both a written and oral form.



6. ...will possess an ability to use statistical techniques to foster scientific inquiry skills that can be transferred to other spheres of problem solving.



7. ...will be a community contributor by participating/attending scientific conferences, workshops, seminars, and fostering mentorship relationships as demonstrated by a Student Portfolio.