Students can correctly compute the mean, median, and standard deviation of a data set. Students can examine the frequency distribution of a data set and correctly determine whether the sample was drawn from a normal distribution. When students can clearly present experimental findings. The student's self confidence in their scientific ability increases. Students can write papers approaching professional caliber.
Students can write in scientific style.
Students report that they are well prepared for the next class or stage in their career. They think creatively about data, observations, literature sources. Students read the literature to improve their hypothesis or their experimental techniques. Students understand the technique they are using well enough so they can figure out what to do if something goes wrong. Students can successfully model a problem on their own or in groups, demonstrated via a report, etc.