Exploring the complexities of experimental design: Using an on-line reaction time program as a teaching tool for diverse student populations

Journal of Undergraduate Neuroscience Education

Volumn 9, Issue 1, 2010, Pages

  Pollack, Alexia E ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON   (United States)

Author keywords

Class demonstration; Class discussion; Development of methodology; Experimental design; Inquiry based learning; Reaction time measurement

Indexed keywords

EID: 78649267940     PISSN: None     EISSN: 15442896     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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