Weeks 1-4 Identifying a Research Problem and Mind Map

During Weeks 1-3 We'll identify and study basic approaches to beginning research of a scientific or technological problem.  We'll do this by studying some key vocabulary and concepts.  We also use some mindmap software to plan our research proposal.


§ Mindmeister -- https://www.mindmeister.com/
§ The Brain -- https://www.thebrain.com/
§ Bubbl.us -- https://bubbl.us
§ Popplet -- https://popplet.com/

For a discussion on independent and dependent variables see the Screencast here that I have prepared on testing of different freezing points of salt and fresh water. http://www.screencast.com/t/1m1nj6za