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| Difficulty | 7 |
| Time required | Long (a couple of weeks) |
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Abstract
How well do adults understand basic science concepts? This project is a good opportunity for you to test your own scientific understanding as you create a short test to assess knowledge of basic science concepts. Your test will have to brief (probably 10–15 questions, maximum) or you'll have a hard time getting a sufficient number of complete responses. With so few questions, you'll have to think carefully about exactly what comprises "basic science knowledge," and exactly how to word your questions. It will probably take a few rounds of pilot tests and editing to get it right. You should also gather some information on your respondents' educational background and primary language. Other questions to ask yourself: How representative is your sample population? How do middle school students fare on your test? (Idea from Del Gavio-Kusich, 2003)Bibliography
Del Gavio-Kusich, O., 2003. "Can Adults Pass a Standard 7th Grade Science Test?" California State Science Fair Project Abstract [accessed February 1, 2006] http://www.usc.edu/CSSF/History/2003/Projects/J1705.pdf.Variations
- For more science project ideas in this area of science, see Sociology Project Ideas.
Last edit date: 2007-03-07 19:32:48
Career Focus
If you like this project, you might want to think about career opportunities in
Sociology.
Any time there is more than one person in a room, there is potential for a social interaction to occur or for a group to form. Sociologists study these interactions—how and why groups and societies form, and how outside events like health issues, technology, and crime affect both the societies and the individuals. If you already like to think about how people interact as individuals and in groups, then you're thinking like a sociologist! Learn more about this career: Sociologist.
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