Frequently Asked Questions

Modules 9, 10, 11, and 12 have associated In-Class and Take-Home Lab Assignments.
In-class Labs (designed to be completed during class time)
- In-class Labs guide students through the steps so they know WHAT to do
- In-class Lab Assignments use N400 data and typically use 1 or 2 example data sets
- In-class Labs have illustrated step by step instructions.
Take-home Labs (designed to be completed outside of class)
- Take-home Labs apply the same data processing steps but help assess students’ knowledge about WHY they do those steps
- Take-home Lab Assignments use P3 data and multiple data sets
- Take-home Labs expect students to refer to In-class lab illustrations if they need reminders.

Each lab assignment has a Guide, Worksheet, Key, and several Data Files.

Guides have the lab instructions to follow along with, as well as questions pertaining to the lab.
Worksheets have the questions present within the Guides, as well as designated spaces to answer the questions.
- Use Worksheets in conjunction with the Guides
- Worksheets are designed to make it easier to turn the work in
- However, Worksheets are optional resources, as they have the same questions as are present in the Guides.
Instructor Keys provide answers to the questions associated with the labs
Data Files are associated with each lab and are specified in the Guide.

On the cover page of each Worksheet is a yellow highlighted section for a grade
Instructors can decide whether or not they want to grade the in-class labs or just use them as class room instruction
Instructors can determine how many points are associated with each question on the Worksheets
One grading rubric
- 0 points = no answer/completely incorrect answer
- 1 point = partial or partially incorrect answer
- 2 points = mostly correct, adequate answer
- 3 point = excellent, fully explained answer
- Total grade = number of points earned / total number of points possible