An Introductory Module and Experiments To Improve the Graphing Skills of Non-Science Majors
| Autor: | Christy R. Violin, Brian M. Forster |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education, Vol 20, Iss 3 (2019) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1935-7885 1935-7877 |
| DOI: | 10.1128/jmbe.v20i3.1863 |
| Popis: | Graphing allows for the succinct communication of scientific data and is therefore a critical learning objective in science curricula. Unfortunately, many students, particularly non-science majors, lack the necessary skills to prepare and interpret graphs. Many students are able to interpolate data and observe general trends but demonstrate only a cursory ability to contextualize their results. In this paper, we suggest an introductory module and graphing lessons to improve the quantitative skills of non-science majors. In each of these lessons, students go through four phases of data analysis: (a) collection; (b) graphing; (c) interpolation/trend detection (reading), and (d) determining the underlying mechanism resulting in the trends they observe (interpretation). By employing these activities, we are continuing to improve the scientific literacy of students. |
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