Chapters 1-5 Thoughts and Reflection

1. Scientific Inquiry - Again, familiar because I teach it in my classroom. Looking forward to using it for my research.

2. Evaluating the Problem - Not only should it be researchable, but should be ethically appropriate. (so important)

3. Variables

4. Hypothesis - this goes FAR beyond the middle school version that I use in class.

4.1. Deductive

4.2. Alternative

4.3. Directional

4.4. Inductive

4.5. Null

4.6. Research

4.7. Testable

5. Inductive v Deductive

6. Theories - criteria and purpose

7. Qualitative v Quantitative I teach science and these terms are used in connection with observations. Using them for research will be new for me.

8. Stages in Research I've never thought about the steps before. This makes perfect sense.

9. Research options - I plan to utilize all options available through the Hunter Library!! (I feel like I may struggle with this area the most)

10. Can it be researched? Thinking about this, I really need to think. Can it be researched? If not, it's time to change plans.