Research Methodology & Ethics
Research Methodology & Ethics: (1 weighted high school science credit).
This year-long course provides junior STEM students with knowledge and hands-on experiences in conducting scientific research and engineering projects. Participants will delve into contemporary issues in scientific research while independently working on scientific and engineering projects outside of class. Students are encouraged to choose projects aligned with their strand or career goals. Course topics encompass research design strategies, data analysis and representation (with and without computer assistance), ethical norms for research behavior, and the historical foundations of current research regulations, among other relevant subjects. Each student is required to conduct a comprehensive review of the primary literature to support their research design assumptions, prepare and present a plan for their proposed research for institutional review and approval, carry out their studies, and report their findings through a formal technical paper and oral presentation. Active participation in regional science and engineering fairs is highly encouraged.