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    Linear Regression (Excel) and Cellular Respiration for Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics
    Students typically find linear regression analysis of data sets in a biology classroom challenging. These activities could be used in a Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Statistics course. The...

    Keywords: statisticsmathematicsdata analysisdatalinear regressionbiologyonlinegraphinglinear equationsQuantitative reasoningassessmentcollege algebracellstatistical analysisregressionOERAlgebrachemistryModelscorrelationSimple Linear RegressionMicrosoft Excellab activityexperimentCellular ProcessesATPqbccUsing Excelmanipulate equationsCellular and Molecular BiologyConcepts in Statisticsoxidationline of best fitexplaining statisticsusing statisticsCellular RespirationPredictionsRespirationgraphing in ExcelLinear CorrelationExothermic Reactioncreate scatter plotAdenosine Triphosphate (ATP)germinating peasPre-lab activityStudent activityHybridCollecting DataR-squareRegression ModelFunctionDependent VariablesIndependent VariablesLinear EquationLinear Equation in two variablescreate graphcreate equationcreate regressioncreate plotinterpret regressioninterpret data

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    Passion-Driven Statistics as a Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE)
    Session presentation on passion-driven, project-based experience in statistics at the 2018 QUBES/BioQUEST Summer Workshop

    Keywords: statisticsproject based learningCURE

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    Grassy Narrows and Muskrat Falls Dam: Hypothesis Testing and t-Tests
    Students are introduced to concepts of hypothesis testing using elementary hypothesis tests, t-tests, and p-values as they compare a given fish population for methylmercury levels (using real and...

    Keywords: statisticsmathematicsbiostatisticsecologybiologygraphingp-valuest-testshypothesis testingin-class activityZoologymercury biogeochemistrybiostatistics - generalfish populationqbccBiogeochemical cyclesInterpret graphsSolving Equations and InequalitiesConcepts in StatisticsElementary Hypothesis TestingMethylmercurydamsBioaccumulationtraditional dietsmercurymercury poisoningnative peopleindigenous populationCanadahydroelectricexplaining statisticsusing statisticsMake probability calculations

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    Math and Stats in the Biology Classroom with HHMI BioInteractive
    Conquer basic math and statistics used in biology while exploring classroom-ready resources. Concepts include central tendency and variation, spreadsheet skills, graphing, and data analysis with...

    Keywords: HHMI BioInteractive

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    DataCamp
    DataCamp: The Easiest Way to Learn Data Science Online

    Keywords: statisticsRcurriculumdata visualizationdata scienceonline learningcoursemachine learningpythonlab protocol

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    How to create "funny symbols" (aka math / statistical notation) in Microsoft Word / Office
    YouTube video on using statistical notation in Microsoft Word.

    Keywords: videosonline learninggenomicsyoutubestatistics symbols

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    Spreadsheet Tutorial 5: Histogram
    Generate a histogram using a variety of methods.

    Keywords: Resources @ HHMI - BioInteractiveScientific ProcessStatistics and MathScientific MethodologyHigh School

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    Spreadsheet Tutorial 4: t-Test
    Calculate t-values and perform t-tests using built-in functions.

    Keywords: Resources @ HHMI - BioInteractiveScientific ProcessStatistics and MathScientific Methodology

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    Spreadsheet Tutorial 3 - Column Graphs, Error Bars, and Standard Error of the Mean
    Generate a column or bar graph with standard error bars.

    Keywords: Resources @ HHMI - BioInteractiveScientific ProcessStatistics and MathScientific MethodologyHigh School

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    Spreadsheet Tutorial 2 - Autofill Data, Cell References, and Standard Deviation
    Generate a table with autofill, and use absolute cell reference to calculate variance and standard deviation.

    Keywords: Resources @ HHMI - BioInteractiveScientific ProcessStatistics and MathScientific MethodologyHigh School

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    Using QIIME to Interpret Environmental Microbial Communities in an Upper Level Metagenomics Course
    Metagenomics is rapidly evolving due to advances in sequencing technologies and bioinformatics, but without proper training to interpret these datasets, student understanding remains limited. Aimed...

    Keywords: microbiome

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    Genomics Lessons with GEA - RNA-Seq CURES
    Our BIOME Group worked towards developing a set of learning goals for faculty who plan to launch a CURE based on RNA-Seq data. We also developed a workflow for analysis of either prokaryotic or...
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    Evaluation of NSF RCN-UBE SCORE Summit
    Data summary for evaluation findings of the NSF RCN-UBE: Sustainability Challenges for Open Resources to promote an Equitable Undergraduate Biology Education (SCORE) summit held at Bates College,...

    Keywords: evaluationSTEM Evaluation

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    The Evolution of Human Skin Color
    My teaching notes for the Evolution of Human Skin Color case study.

    Keywords: EvolutionNatural SelectionSkin pigmentationskin colorvitamin Dvitamin B folateultraviolet lightUV light

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    Stem Cells in Planaria Regeneration and Wound Healing
    Discussion questions to help guide students examining a graph of number of mitoses vs time for planaria injured or had amputations of their tails.

    Keywords: Stem cellsregenerationplanaria

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    Using Regression Models to Examine the Effect of Carbon Dioxide on Fluid pH
    In this activity students will use statistics and regression models to explore the effects of carbon dioxide on blood pH by measuring pH changes that occur over time as carbon dioxide reacts with...

    Keywords: BiochemistryphysiologyAnatomyGeneral BiologyChoosing modelsCreate graphsInterpret graphsConcepts in Statisticscreate modelsmake predictions

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    Coding Club: A Positive Peer-Learning Community
    Free and self-paced tutorials and courses for learning to code out of the University of Edinburgh

    Keywords: statisticsRecologydata visualizationcodingenvironmental sciencepythonjavascript

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    Answer Checking - Modified for Environmental Data Analysis/Statistics Course
    Modified answer checking worksheet from original BIOMAAP resource to include two additional questions relating to probability/P-values.

    Keywords: math attitudesanswer checkingResources @ BIOMAAP

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    Amylase Copy Number and Diet
    An adapted module from HHMI Spreadsheet Tutorials using amylase data for students to gain data analysis and excel skills

    Keywords: Scientific ProcessStatistics and MathScientific Methodology

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    Beanbag Toss (Grades 6-8)
    The classroom lesson presents students with the task of developing a fair--yet challenging--beanbag toss game.

    Keywords: parametersdata collectionMeanMedian & Mode

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