Refining Questions Group Discussion Scientific Questions ThinkPairShare What

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Refining Questions

Refining Questions

Group Discussion: Scientific Questions • Think-Pair-Share : What is something about the processing of

Group Discussion: Scientific Questions • Think-Pair-Share : What is something about the processing of question development that resonates with you in a new way? Why? • Think through homework writing prompt, “Asking Questions” SEP, scientists panel * later we will talk about this for your students, at the moment we will focus on you and your process*

Refining Questions to make them Testable • In your Investigation Group, work with your

Refining Questions to make them Testable • In your Investigation Group, work with your chosen data files to chose and begin to refine your topic area questions into a testable question. • One question should emerge as the question your group will focus on for this workshop.

Characteristics of Testable, “SMART Questions” • Specific: not too broad – question begins with

Characteristics of Testable, “SMART Questions” • Specific: not too broad – question begins with How, What, When, Who, or Which, (not with why or is). • Measureable: there are datasets available to answer the question – question can’t be answered just by doing reading. • Achievable: the question is able to be investigated with data – data are available to, or accessible by you. • Relevant: who cares and why do they care • Temporal or Spatially oriented – these comparisons are usually more accessible and informative

Refining Questions to make them Testable • In your Investigation Group, work with your

Refining Questions to make them Testable • In your Investigation Group, work with your chosen data files to chose and begin to refine your topic area questions into a testable question. • One question should emerge as the question your group will focus on for this workshop.

Example of Processed Data “What was the monthly variation in air temp. around Palmer

Example of Processed Data “What was the monthly variation in air temp. around Palmer Research Station in 2015? ”

Example of Processed Data “What was the monthly variation in air temp. around Palmer

Example of Processed Data “What was the monthly variation in air temp. around Palmer Research Station in 2015? ” Monthly Max, Min and Average Temperature around Palmer Research Station in 2015 10 5 0 -5 -10 Temp (high) (C) Temp (low) (C) -15 Temp (avg) (C) -20 Month ve m be r De ce m be r r be No to Oc be r em Se pt Au gu st ly Ju ne Ju ay M ril Ap ar ch M ry ua Fe br ua ry -25 Ja n Temperature (Celsius) 15