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Social Research Methods Knowledge Base 
  
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The Research Methods Knowledge Base is a comprehensive web-based textbook that addresses all of the topics in a typical introductory undergraduate or graduate course in social…
https://conjointly.com/kb/table-of-contents/
Selected Readings for Physics Education Researchers within and beyond PER  [ Report ]
  
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At the 2011 Foundations and Frontiers PER Conference, a subgroup of attendees developed a list of Selected Readings for PER. The Selected Readings are a compilation of…
https://www.compadre.org/precollege/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=11613&DocI...
Teach Engineering: Students as Scientists 
  
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This curriculum unit, developed at Duke University, features two lessons in which students design experiments to test their own hypotheses, but offers a fresh approach to the…
https://www.teachengineering.org/curricularunits/view/duk_bubble_mary_un...
Visionlearning: Controlling Variables 
  
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This resource provides concise information on the importance of controlling variables in designing a scientific experiment. It is intended as guidance for beginners in understanding…
https://www.visionlearning.com/en/library/Process-of-Science/49/Controll...
Visionlearning: Research Methods: Experimentation 
  
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This is an instructional module on the process of experimentation as a scientific research method. The authors use a contextual approach, which includes a brief history of…
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NOVA: Reviving the 1918 Virus 
  
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This video with accompanying interactive activity puts learners in the role of active decision-makers regarding the ethics of a recent experiment to revive the deadly 1918 influenza…
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/1918-flu-poll.html
60 Minutes: Cold Fusion Is Hot Again 
  
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When a pair of scientists first introduced cold nuclear fusion in 1989 as a source of almost limitless energy, the scientific community quickly discredited the experiments. In some…
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cold-fusion-is-hot-again/
Understanding Science: Relating Evidence and Ideas 
  
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This resource gives learners a framework for building a logical argument based on evidence obtained from observation. It provides models of good scientific arguments and tips for…
https://undsci.berkeley.edu/article/coreofscience_01
On Being a Scientist: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in Research  [ Book ]
  
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This book describes the ethical foundations of scientific practices and some of the personal and professional issues that researchers encounter in their work. It applies to all forms…
https://www.nap.edu/catalog/12192/on-being-a-scientist-a-guide-to-respon...
Understanding Science: How Science Really Works 
  
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This web site was developed to provide an accessible, fun, and free resource that accurately communicates what science is and how it works. It was designed to help learners of all…
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