TODAY'S TOPICS Status check, photo opportunity Course goal and course learning objectives Some comments on the research process The research“catechism” The 16.62x cycle (16.62x Syllabus) Our thoughts on progress and achievement
Why be concerned about ethics? Science and engineering are professions whose integrity rely on the participants behaving in ethical ways. Unethical behavior can lead to loss of life, property, or other resources. Individuals can also lose respect and their reputation
BASIS FOR MEASUREMENT Whatever exists, exists in some amount Our goals: Measure the appropriate quantity, Measure with the appropriate accuracy, to allow us to assess our hypothesis Some questions: