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I have several lessons/labs that require students to collect data (see Biotech Class Blog); however, statistical analysis has been limited to constructing a standard curve and then using it to interpolate the value of an unknown variable (ex: DNA fragment size). After attending the first week of this program, I have become convinced of the need to have my high school seniors engage in more comprehensive statistical analysis of data.

This link was recently posted on the NABT Facebook page - it contains several life science lessons that utilize quantitative analysis: http://www.tiem.utk.edu/~gross/bioed/modulelist.html

As a result of my experience, I plan to incorporate t-tests as a means of routine data analysis although I have not developed a specific lesson at this time. I don't possess any major concerns about utilizing quantitative analysis; rather, I am motivated to create deeper and more meaningful learning experiences for my students!