GSA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, USA - 2016

T82. Methodological Decision Making in Geoscience Education Research

Session No. 97
Monday, 26 September 2016: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Mile High Ballroom 4EF (Colorado Convention Center)
MIXED METHODS STUDY TO INVESTIGATE SEXIST EXPERIENCES ENCOUNTERED BY UNDERGRADUATE GEOSCIENCE STUDENTS
Abstract ID#: 278443
SEXTON, Julie M.1, NEWMAN, Harmony2, BERGSTROM, Cassendra3, PUGH, Kevin3, RIGGS, Eric M.4 and PHILLIPS, Michael3, (1)Mathematics and Science Teaching Institute, University of Northern Colorado, Ross Hall 1210, Campus Box 123, Greeley, CO 80639, (2)Sociology and Gender Studies, University of Northern Colorado, Campus Box 154, Greeley, CO 80639, (3)School of Psychological Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, Campus Box 94, Greeley, CO 80639, (4)College of Geosciences, Texas A&M University, Room 202, Eller O&M Building, MS 3148 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843, julie.sexton@unco.edu
A MIXED-METHODS APPROACH TO ASSESSMENT DESIGN THAT INCORPORATES CULTURE AND PLACE
Abstract ID#: 284298
WARD, Emily M. Geraghty, Geology, Rocky Mountain College, 1511 Poly Drive, Billings, MT 59102, SEMKEN, Steven, School of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University, PO Box 871404, Tempe, AZ 85287-1404 and LIBARKIN, Julie C., Geocognition Research Laboratory, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48823, emily.ward@rocky.edu
USING MIXED-METHODS TO EVALUATE A “FLIPPED” HYDROGEOLOGY COURSE
Abstract ID#: 285621
DUNKLE, Kallina, Department of Geosciences, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN 37044, dunklek@apsu.edu
MIXED-METHODS RESEARCH TO EXAMINE PARTICIPANT MOTIVATIONS IN INFORMAL GEOSCIENCE LEARNING
Abstract ID#: 286099
LOCKE, Sharon, STEM Center, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Box 2224, Edwardsville, IL 62026 and BRACEY, Georgia, STEM Center, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, PO Box 2224, Edwardsville, IL 62026-2224, slocke@siue.edu
USING CONTENT ANALYSIS TO INVESTIGATE THE TREATMENT OF SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL SCALE IN K-8 SCIENCE STANDARDS AND TEXTBOOKS
Abstract ID#: 281915
CHEEK, Kim A., Childhood Education, Literacy, & TESOL, University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224 and STARK, Lauryn A., Taylor Leadership Institute, University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224, k.cheek@unf.edu
 
Discussion: Mixed-methods GER
Abstract ID#: 288576
FROM ANECDOTE TO QUALITATIVE DATA: CRUCIAL ROLE OF REPORTING METHODOLOGICAL CHOICES AND RATIONALE
Abstract ID#: 286671
LUKES, Laura A., CTFE, Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Earth Sciences, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030, llukes@gmu.edu
RELIABILTIY AND VALIDITY IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCH: STRATEGIES TO ENSURE THE RIGOR OF YOUR RESEARCH
Abstract ID#: 282101
DOLPHIN, Glenn, Geoscience, University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Department of Geoscience, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada, glenn.dolphin@ucalgary.ca
TO BIAS OR TOO BIASED: UTILIZING PARTICIPANT-AS-OBSERVER ROLE AS A RESEARCH STRATEGY
Abstract ID#: 278509
ROEMMELE, Christopher Marc, Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science, Purdue University, 550 Stadium Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907, croemmel@purdue.edu
DO ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS? COMPARING AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDS OF REASONING IN THE FIELD
Abstract ID#: 287638
CALLAHAN, Caitlin N., Geology Department, Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI 49401, PETCOVIC, Heather, Mallinson Institute for Science Education, Western Michigan University, 3225 Wood Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 and BAKER, Kathleen M., Department of Geography, Western Michigan University, 3238 Wood Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008, callahca@gvsu.edu
 
Discussion: Qualitative GER
Abstract ID#: 288578
HOW IMPORTANT IS THAT STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT RESULT? BEING MINDFUL OF P-VALUES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION RESEARCH
Abstract ID#: 287894
STEMPIEN, Jennifer, Department of Geological Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2200 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO 80309, stempien@colorado.edu
EVIDENCE FOR VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY IN GEOSCIENCE EDUCATION RESEARCH: AN EXAMPLE FROM THE INTEGRATE RESEARCH PROJECT
Abstract ID#: 282774
CZAJKA, C. Doug, Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695 and MCCONNELL, David A., Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695, cdczajka@ncsu.edu
A TIME FOR NUMERACY: RESOLVING WHETHER OR NOT PEOPLE CAN ACCURATELY SELF-ASSESS THEIR COMPETENCE
Abstract ID#: 284533
NUHFER, Edward, California State University (retired), Niwot, CO 80503, WIRTH, Karl R., Geology Department, Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN 55105, FLEISHER, Steven C., Department of Psychology, California State University Channel Islands, One University Drive, Camarillo, CA 93012, COGAN, Christopher B., Independent Consultant, Camarillo, CA 80503 and GAZE, Eric, Mathematics, Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME 04011, enuhfer@earthlink.net
 
Discussion: Quantitative GER and Wrap-Up
Abstract ID#: 288577
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