Webinar on experimental design for conservation research

Webinar

"Scientific Method and Experimental Design in Preservation and
Conservation Research"

Instructor: Chandra L. Reedy

Broadcast from the laboratories of the National Center for
Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT)
July 14, 2016
9-12pm Central

Introduction

    Part I Scientific Method

        Platt's analysis of progress in scientific research

        Thinking: Fermi and Pasteur

        Steps in the research cycle

        Multiple hypotheses and creativity

    Part II Basic Concepts of Experimental Design

        Advantages of formal experimental designs

        Object protocols

        Selection methods

        Real or facsimile

        Replicates

        Measurement protocols

        Variable types

        Repeated readings

        Repeated measurements

        Avoidance of bias through randomization and blinding

        Treatment protocols

        Selection of test factors

        Controls

        Randomization

    Part III Multiple Object Designs

        Using a design check sheet and research design flow chart

        Case studies of multiple group designs in conservation

    Part IV Single Object Studies; Design Variations

        Introduction to concept of single object studies

        Case studies of conservation applications of single object
        studies

        Screening experiments

        Treatment trials

NCPTT and the Center for Historic Architectural Research and Design
will offer a free live interactive webinar on experimental design
for conservation research.  This webinar will be recorded and
available afterwards on the NCPTT website.

Join WebEx meeting:

    <URL:https://ncptt.webex.com/ncptt/j.php?MTID=m4a86469b3379f762c8557b21b0714427>

Meeting number (access code): 624 021 836
Meeting password: 71457

Any questions about the webinar please contact

    Jason Church
    jason_church<-at->contractor<.>nps<.>gov
    318-356-7444


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