Multiple Modes of Inquiry
i. Find, Evaluate, and Apply Information
Being an exercise science major, my curriculum has been heavy in science courses and labs. The scientific process is all about researching and finding applicable information whether it be to complete an experiment, to write a journal article, or to study a case. It is so crucial to be able to know how to properly research and find reliable and factual information. By simply doing a Google search on the internet, the possibilities of information from different sources in infinite. Being able to determine what information is relevant and what is unneeded has allowed me to become a better examiner and a better student in my major. A possible career goal of mine is do clinical research in a lab. As the name implies, the research process is monumental in this career and without the proper skills to conduct appropriate research, I would be quite unsuccessful.
In Evidence Based Practice, students were to research a topic about either exercise or dietary plans. For this assignment, my group members and I researched the effects of carb-loading on endurance athletes. This took careful research that we had to find using different sources like EBSOHost. We were able to find valuable sources and apply this information to our powerpoint.
In Prevent and Treatment of injuries, students were to find a metabolic condition and elaborate on it. For this assignment I was able to find information about Osteoporosis. Using EBSCOHost and Google Scholar helped me find, evaluate, and apply information into my topic.
Multiple Modes of Inquiry
ii. Interpret Quantitative & Qualitative Information to Present a Logical Argument Based On Supporting Data
Understanding the presented information is paramount when supporting an argument based on the existing data. Quantitative data contains solely numbers, proving to be more difficult to understand than qualitative, which is based more on categories such as eye or hair color of subjects. Without supporting data, the argument would be nothing but a theory, not much being able to support it. Understanding the data allows for strength in the dispute. The first step in analyzing data is to ask yourself what the data is telling you and why is it relative.
In Physics I quantitative lab, students must use qualitative information in each lab report. For this assignment, Quant Lab Experiment 3 & 4, students determine the concentration for a prepared solution. Calculations were done by finding the average as well as the theoretical yield
In Physics II quantitative lab, students were to make an Experiment 4 spreadsheet. In this lab students were to interpret quantitative information and present a spreadsheet based on their findings. The spreadsheet compared the voltage readings from the top and side of a paper. Graphs are included.