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Identify the basic elements of experimental design in the natural
sciences (e.g., (a) testable hypotheses, (b) independent and dependent
variables, (c) experimental and control conditions/groups, (d)
controls, e.g., radomization, counterbalancing, (e) minimization of
bias, e.g., double blind design. (I)
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Identify basic independent variables and basic procedures in
experimental analyses of natural phenomena. (II)
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Identify basic dependent variables, methods of data collection (e.g.,
automated apparatus) and methods of data presentation (e.g., graphs,
histograms). (III)
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Identify basic features of scientific models, e.g., computer
simulations of input/output (I/O) relationships in various
experimental paradigms. (IV)
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Differentiate between (a) objectively observable data in the natural
sciences and (b) inferences based on these data. (V)
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Identify experimental control procedures for ruling out alternative
hypotheses, e.g., collection of data during: (a)"baseline" - prior to
administration of phsical stimuli; (b) non-contingent administration
of physical stimuli; (c) contingent administration of physical
stimuli;(d) absence of previously contingently administrated physical
stimuli;(e) reversal of contingencies (counterbalanced experimental
designs) (f) replications. (VI)
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Identify factors affecting input/output (I/O) relationships, e.g.,
biological factors, sequences of physical stimuli, altered
experimental paradigms. (VII)
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Identify scientific vs. non-scientific explanations of natural
phenomena. (VIII)
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Identify ethical issues in the natural sciences. (IX)
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