Learn the rationale behind hypothesis testing methods
like the Student’s t-Test. A classroom activity comparing surface areas of sun
and shade leaves will be presented.
TAKEAWAYS:
Participants will understand…
• the logical reasoning underlying hypothesis testing.
•how to compare the means of two samples, for example, an experimental and a control group, to see if there is a significant difference between them.
Participants will be able to apply…
•a simple and elegant procedure for determining the surface area of leaves which is useful in the sun leaf vs shade leaf activity, as well as in activities determining the rate of transpiration of leaves.
SPEAKERS:
Robert Cooper (Pennsbury High School, West Campus: Fairless Hills, PA)