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Outcome B: An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

Definitions	Knowledge	Comprehension	Application	Analysis	Synthesis	Evaluation	Valuation
Bloom’s Definition:	Remembering previously learned information	Grasping the meaning of information	Applying knowledge to actual situations	Breaking down objects or ideas into simpler parts and seeing how the parts relate and are organized	Rearranging component ideas into a new whole	Making judgments based on internal evidence or external criteria	Sensitivity/willingness to receive (awareness w/o assessment, willingness to suspend judgment); Actively respond (comply, commit, internal satisfaction); Value (acceptance of worth, preference); Organize (when values conflict)
Verbs:	Arrange, define, describe, duplicate, identify, label, list, match, memorize, name, order, outline, recognize, relate, recall, repeat, reproduce, select, state	Classify, convert, defend, describe, discuss, distinguish, estimate, explain, express, extend, generalized, give example(s), identify, indicate, infer, locate, paraphrase, predict, recognize, rewrite, report, restate, review, select, summarize, translate	Apply, change, choose, compute, demonstrate, discover, dramatize, employ, illustrate, interpret, manipulate, modify, operate, practice, predict, prepare, produce, relate schedule, show, sketch, solve, use, write	Analyze, appraise, breakdown, calculate, categorize, compare, contrast, criticize, diagram, differentiate, discriminate, distinguish, examine, experiment, identify, illustrate, infer, model, outline, point out, question, relate, select, separate, subdivide, test	Arrange, assemble, categorize, collect, combine, comply, compose, construct, create, design, develop, devise, explain, formulate, generate, plan, prepare, propose, rearrange, reconstruct, relate, reorganize, revise, rewrite, set up, summarize, synthesize, tell, write	Appraise, argue, assess, attach, choose, compare, conclude, contrast, defend, describe, discriminate, estimate, evaluate, explain, judge, justify, interpret, relat, predict, rate, select, summarize, support, value	Accept, challenge, defend, respect, question, support, enjoy
Outcome Element: Designing Experiments	Can recognize applicable analytical models, possible simulators (e.g. physical, digital, continuous, other format), testing apparatus, databases, models, etc. Can identify applicable theory and recognize the past history Can describe different measurement techniques and alternatives based on cost, etc. Gives examples of possible disruptions that may occur while conducting experiment that could affect experimental data Can discuss laboratory/experimental protocols Understands the need for proper units	Can indicate how existing theory/history differs/complements current question Can select the variables in questioned (controllable, level of variation, impact with other variables) Identifies the constraints and assumptions for the experiment - cost, time, equipment Can construct an appropriate hypothesis or problem statement Can select appropriate equipment, test apparatus, model, etc. for measuring variables in question Aware of orderliness and integrity of data	Can use existing theory/history to design an experiment Chooses the measure(s) of effectiveness by which the outcome or the alternative will be evaluated – cost, quality, value, time to complete, feasibility Formulates the control and evaluating alternatives of the experiment Develops contingency plans Apply constraints and assumptions into experimental design Determines the data that are appropriate to collect Specifies and justifies the assumptions given test conditions	Predicts experimental uncertainties	Seeks information for experiment from multiple sources		Accepts the limitations and extensions that an experiment built can be used to represent the system

Definitions	Knowledge	Comprehension	Application	Analysis	Synthesis	Evaluation	Valuation
Bloom’s Definition:	Remembering previously learned information	Grasping the meaning of information	Applying knowledge to actual situations	Breaking down objects or ideas into simpler parts and seeing how the parts relate and are organized	Rearranging component ideas into a new whole	Making judgments based on internal evidence or external criteria	Sensitivity/willingness to receive (awareness w/o assessment, willingness to suspend judgment); Actively respond (comply, commit, internal satisfaction); Value (acceptance of worth, preference); Organize (when values conflict)
Verbs:	Arrange, define, describe, duplicate, identify, label, list, match, memorize, name, order, outline, recognize, relate, recall, repeat, reproduce, select, state	Classify, convert, defend, describe, discuss, distinguish, estimate, explain, express, extend, generalized, give example(s), identify, indicate, infer, locate, paraphrase, predict, recognize, rewrite, report, restate, review, select, summarize, translate	Apply, change, choose, compute, demonstrate, discover, dramatize, employ, illustrate, interpret, manipulate, modify, operate, practice, predict, prepare, produce, relate schedule, show, sketch, solve, use, write	Analyze, appraise, breakdown, calculate, categorize, compare, contrast, criticize, diagram, differentiate, discriminate, distinguish, examine, experiment, identify, illustrate, infer, model, outline, point out, question, relate, select, separate, subdivide, test	Arrange, assemble, categorize, collect, combine, comply, compose, construct, create, design, develop, devise, explain, formulate, generate, plan, prepare, propose, rearrange, reconstruct, relate, reorganize, revise, rewrite, set up, summarize, synthesize, tell, write	Appraise, argue, assess, attach, choose, compare, conclude, contrast, defend, describe, discriminate, estimate, evaluate, explain, judge, justify, interpret, relat, predict, rate, select, summarize, support, value	Accept, challenge, defend, respect, question, support, enjoy
Outcome: Element: Conduct Experiments		Aware of measurement errors in instrumentation, human, environment Anticipates and minimizes experimental disruptions via pilot study	Acknowledges possible disruptions to existing surroundings and operations Uses appropriate measurement techniques to collect data Facilitates use of modern data collection techniques (computer for data logging) Follows ethical protocols when collecting data Documents collection procedures such that experiment may be repeated Anticipates and minimizes data errors via pilot study

Definitions	Knowledge	Comprehension	Application	Analysis	Synthesis	Evaluation	Valuation
Bloom’s Definition:	Remembering previously learned information	Grasping the meaning of information	Applying knowledge to actual situations	Breaking down objects or ideas into simpler parts and seeing how the parts relate and are organized	Rearranging component ideas into a new whole	Making judgments based on internal evidence or external criteria	Sensitivity/willingness to receive (awareness w/o assessment, willingness to suspend judgment); Actively respond (comply, commit, internal satisfaction); Value (acceptance of worth, preference); Organize (when values conflict)
Verbs:	Arrange, define, describe, duplicate, identify, label, list, match, memorize, name, order, outline, recognize, relate, recall, repeat, reproduce, select, state	Classify, convert, defend, describe, discuss, distinguish, estimate, explain, express, extend, generalized, give example(s), identify, indicate, infer, locate, paraphrase, predict, recognize, rewrite, report, restate, review, select, summarize, translate	Apply, change, choose, compute, demonstrate, discover, dramatize, employ, illustrate, interpret, manipulate, modify, operate, practice, predict, prepare, produce, relate schedule, show, sketch, solve, use, write	Analyze, appraise, breakdown, calculate, categorize, compare, contrast, criticize, diagram, differentiate, discriminate, distinguish, examine, experiment, identify, illustrate, infer, model, outline, point out, question, relate, select, separate, subdivide, test	Arrange, assemble, categorize, collect, combine, comply, compose, construct, create, design, develop, devise, explain, formulate, generate, plan, prepare, propose, rearrange, reconstruct, relate, reorganize, revise, rewrite, set up, summarize, synthesize, tell, write	Appraise, argue, assess, attach, choose, compare, conclude, contrast, defend, describe, discriminate, estimate, evaluate, explain, judge, justify, interpret, relat, predict, rate, select, summarize, support, value	Accept, challenge, defend, respect, question, support, enjoy
Outcome Element: Analyze Data		Can select and explain different methods of analysis (descriptive and inferential) and depth of the analysis needed Can identify different audiences and their analysis/summary needs Can identify artifacts/confounding elements that may result	Uses appropriate tools to analyze data Selects and uses appropriate, self-explanatory graph formats for data Prepares analysis such that results can be replicated	Can apply statistical procedures Investigates possible artifacts with a balance of costs associated with the analysis	Organizes information into meaningful categories

Definitions	Knowledge	Comprehension	Application	Analysis	Synthesis	Evaluation	Valuation
Bloom’s Definition:	Remembering previously learned information	Grasping the meaning of information	Applying knowledge to actual situations	Breaking down objects or ideas into simpler parts and seeing how the parts relate and are organized	Rearranging component ideas into a new whole	Making judgments based on internal evidence or external criteria	Sensitivity/willingness to receive (awareness w/o assessment, willingness to suspend judgment); Actively respond (comply, commit, internal satisfaction); Value (acceptance of worth, preference); Organize (when values conflict)
Verbs:	Arrange, define, describe, duplicate, identify, label, list, match, memorize, name, order, outline, recognize, relate, recall, repeat, reproduce, select, state	Classify, convert, defend, describe, discuss, distinguish, estimate, explain, express, extend, generalized, give example(s), identify, indicate, infer, locate, paraphrase, predict, recognize, rewrite, report, restate, review, select, summarize, translate	Apply, change, choose, compute, demonstrate, discover, dramatize, employ, illustrate, interpret, manipulate, modify, operate, practice, predict, prepare, produce, relate schedule, show, sketch, solve, use, write	Analyze, appraise, breakdown, calculate, categorize, compare, contrast, criticize, diagram, differentiate, discriminate, distinguish, examine, experiment, identify, illustrate, infer, model, outline, point out, question, relate, select, separate, subdivide, test	Arrange, assemble, categorize, collect, combine, comply, compose, construct, create, design, develop, devise, explain, formulate, generate, plan, prepare, propose, rearrange, reconstruct, relate, reorganize, revise, rewrite, set up, summarize, synthesize, tell, write	Appraise, argue, assess, attach, choose, compare, conclude, contrast, defend, describe, discriminate, estimate, evaluate, explain, judge, justify, interpret, relat, predict, rate, select, summarize, support, value	Accept, challenge, defend, respect, question, support, enjoy
Interpret Data		Can recognize how results relate or differ from theory or previous results	Can verify and validate experimental results	Questions whether constraints hold in both experiment and real world Relates and makes a connection between the measured property and variables Examines data WRT measures of effectiveness Makes considerations for risk	Combine results of multiple experiments, history or data sources Clearly presents information usable in formats (graph, numerical, text, etc.)	Considers possible extensions of results to other areas Interprets what the results mean with respect to the assumptions and constraints Interprets results with regards to how results relate the theoretical state of nature or system Selects the most appropriate solutions based on solution criteria Assesses the accuracy and precision of the results Interprets results with respect to the original hypothesis	Respects and understands the need to consider results from different view points and audiences Appraises how results can be used to make a decision Recognizes experiment’s limitations