Scientific Research Methods and Data Analysis

          Module 1: Introduction to Scientific Research

Section 1: What is Science and Research?
- Lesson 1: Nature of Scientific Inquiry  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Nature of Scientific Inquiry
- Lesson 2: Research and Its Impact  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Research and Its Impact

Section 2: Scientific Questions and Hypotheses
- Lesson 1: Defining a Research Question  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Defining a Research Question
- Lesson 2: Formulating Hypotheses  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Formulating Hypotheses

Section 3: Overview of Research Methods
- Lesson 1: Qualitative vs. Quantitative Methods  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Qualitative vs. Quantitative Methods
- Lesson 2: Basics of Experimental Design  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Basics of Experimental Design

Section 4: Introduction to Data Analysis
- Lesson 1: Types of Data  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Types of Data
- Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Data Collection  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Fundamentals of Data Collection

Section 5: Scientific Ethics and Integrity
- Lesson 1: Ethics in Scientific Research  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Ethics in Scientific Research
- Lesson 2: Responsible Conduct of Research  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Responsible Conduct of Research


Module 2: Research Design and Experimentation Basics

Section 1: Experimental Planning
- Lesson 1: Setting Up an Experiment  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Setting Up an Experiment
- Lesson 2: Identifying Variables and Controls  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Identifying Variables and Controls

Section 2: Observational and Survey Methods
- Lesson 1: Conducting Observations  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Conducting Observations
- Lesson 2: Designing Effective Surveys  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Designing Effective Surveys

Section 3: Sampling Methods
- Lesson 1: Understanding Samples and Populations  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding Samples and Populations
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Random Sampling Techniques  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Introduction to Random Sampling Techniques

Section 4: Data Collection Techniques
- Lesson 1: Tools for Data Collection  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Tools for Data Collection
- Lesson 2: Field Data Collection Practices  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Field Data Collection Practices

Section 5: Organizing Research Data
- Lesson 1: Data Organization Skills  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Data Organization Skills
- Lesson 2: Managing and Storing Data  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Managing and Storing Data


Module 3: Introduction to Data Analysis

Section 1: Data Preparation
- Lesson 1: Cleaning and Preparing Data  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Cleaning and Preparing Data
- Lesson 2: Basic Data Coding Techniques  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Basic Data Coding Techniques

Section 2: Descriptive Statistics
- Lesson 1: Understanding Mean, Median, and Mode  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Mean, Median, and Mode
- Lesson 2: Exploring Range and Standard Deviation  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Exploring Range and Standard Deviation

Section 3: Graphs and Charts in Data Analysis
- Lesson 1: Creating Bar and Pie Charts  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Creating Bar and Pie Charts
- Lesson 2: Using Line Graphs to Display Trends  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Using Line Graphs to Display Trends

Section 4: Interpreting Data
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Patterns and Trends  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Recognizing Patterns and Trends
- Lesson 2: Drawing Simple Conclusions  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Drawing Simple Conclusions

Section 5: Introduction to Data Software
- Lesson 1: Getting Started with Spreadsheets  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Getting Started with Spreadsheets
- Lesson 2: Overview of Basic Data Visualization Tools  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Overview of Basic Data Visualization Tools


Module 4: Introduction to Statistical Tools

Section 1: Basics of Probability
- Lesson 1: Fundamental Concepts of Probability  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Fundamental Concepts of Probability
- Lesson 2: Performing Simple Probability Calculations  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Performing Simple Probability Calculations

Section 2: Foundations of Inferential Statistics
- Lesson 1: Understanding Sampling Distributions  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Sampling Distributions
- Lesson 2: Estimating Population Parameters  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Estimating Population Parameters

Section 3: Introduction to Hypothesis Testing
- Lesson 1: Principles of Hypothesis Testing  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Principles of Hypothesis Testing
- Lesson 2: Overview of Common Test Types  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Overview of Common Test Types

Section 4: Correlation and Regression Basics
- Lesson 1: Understanding Basic Correlation  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Understanding Basic Correlation
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Simple Regression  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introduction to Simple Regression

Section 5: Interpreting Statistical Results
- Lesson 1: Understanding Significance and P-values  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Understanding Significance and P-values
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Error and Uncertainty  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Recognizing Error and Uncertainty


Module 5: Scientific Communication and Research Ethics

Section 1: Scientific Communication Basics
- Lesson 1: Structure of a Scientific Report  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Structure of a Scientific Report
- Lesson 2: Principles of Clarity and Precision in Writing  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Principles of Clarity and Precision in Writing

Section 2: Presentation Skills
- Lesson 1: Crafting Effective Scientific Presentations  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Crafting Effective Scientific Presentations
- Lesson 2: Using Visual Aids Effectively  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Using Visual Aids Effectively

Section 3: Research Ethics Fundamentals
- Lesson 1: Understanding Ethical Standards in Science  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding Ethical Standards in Science
- Lesson 2: Practicing Responsible Data Handling  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Practicing Responsible Data Handling

Section 4: The Peer Review Process
- Lesson 1: Understanding the Peer Review Process  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Understanding the Peer Review Process
- Lesson 2: Learning to Critique Research Constructively  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Learning to Critique Research Constructively

Section 5: Communicating Research Findings
- Lesson 1: Writing Concise Research Summaries  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Writing Concise Research Summaries
- Lesson 2: Sharing Research with the Community  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sharing Research with the Community