Classroom Research (CR)Classroom Research (CR)

The Big Q:The Big Q:Is classroom research as effective as Is classroom research as effective as apprenticeship-style training in apprenticeship-style training in enhancing student learning and enhancing student learning and development?development?

What Works? Research DesignWhat Works? Research Design

Classroom ResearchClassroom ResearchScience MajorsScience Majors College Molecular Cell Biology, n=48x2College Molecular Cell Biology, n=48x2Non-majorsNon-majors Introductory Biology, n=96x2Introductory Biology, n=96x2

Apprentice-Style TrainingApprentice-Style TrainingScience MajorsScience Majors Research Students, n=24x2Research Students, n=24x2

Quantitative Data:Quantitative Data: Assess gains in science thinking abilities (SURE/CURE surveys)Assess gains in science thinking abilities (SURE/CURE surveys) Assess gains in skills (embedded assessment)Assess gains in skills (embedded assessment)

Qualitative Data:Qualitative Data: Focus groups to evaluate student developmentFocus groups to evaluate student development

TreatmentTreatment ControlControl

Organismal Biology, n=72x2Organismal Biology, n=72x2

Environmental Science, n=144x2Environmental Science, n=144x2

Applied Science Majors, n=24x2Applied Science Majors, n=24x2

What is? Future QuestionsWhat is? Future Questions

What are other outcomes from What are other outcomes from doing classroom research?doing classroom research?

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