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<P><STRONG>WHEN</STRONG></P>
<P>Tuesday August 2nd 10:00am-3:00pm<BR>Wednesday August 3rd 10:00am-3:00pm<BR></P>
<P>You must be able to attend both days of the session to participate. Lunch will be served both days.</P>
<P><STRONG>WHAT</STRONG></P>
<P>Ice cream consumption linked to incidence of drowning ... Higher rates of margarine consumption correlated with divorce rates in Maine ... Children score higher on the SAT when they have more TV sets at home ...</P>
<P>Statistical analysis underlies many of the conclusions we can draw from scientific studies. It is imperative that students today develop at least a conceptual, applied understanding of statistics. This can aid experimental design and data analysis for science fair or laboratory exercises in the classroom. And, arguably more importantly, it can also facilitate a healthy skepticism of sensationalized media headlines and spurious correlations.</P>
<P>In this professional development course, we will dissect some examples of statistics in science (both through media and primary research sources), explore some resources for teaching statistics in the classroom, and work collaboratively to incorporate elements of statistics into your current classroom and/or laboratory exercises.</P>
<P>In order to order supplies in advance, we must hold your spot with a<STRONG><EM>fully refundable</EM>check for $60.00</STRONG>. Upon completion of the course, the check will be returned to you; however, your check will be cashed if you fail to attend. Checks must be<STRONG><EM>received</EM>by July 19th</STRONG>(2 weeks before the event).</P>
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<P>(Header photo credit: XKCD webcomic "Correlation" <A HREF="https://xkcd.com/552/" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow">https://xkcd.com/552/</A>)<BR></P>
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<P><STRONG>FAQs</STRONG></P>
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<P><STRONG>What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?</STRONG></P>
<P>The closest subways are the F at Lexington Ave/63rd St., the 6 at 68th St. (and Lexington Ave.), and the N/Q/R/4/5/6 at 59th St. (and 3rd Ave./Lexington Ave.). The closest bus stops are the M31 at 66th St. and York Ave., the northbound M15 or M15-SBS at 67th St. and 1st Ave., the southbound M15 at 66th St. and 2nd Ave., and the M66 at 68th St. and York Ave.</P>
<P>There are several parking ramps in the vicinity, but unfortunately no parking is available on campus at Rockefeller University.</P>
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<P><STRONG>Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?</STRONG></P>
<P>Please contact Aimee Moraitis at (212) 327-7431 or outreach@rockefeller.edu.</P>
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<P><STRONG>Is my registration transferrable?</STRONG></P>
<P>Yes, please contact <SPAN>Aimee Moraitis</SPAN>at(212) 327-7431 or outreach@rockefeller.eduto coordinate the details.</P>
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<P><STRONG>Can I cancel my registration?</STRONG></P>
<P>You may cancel without penalty by contacting <SPAN>Aimee Moraitis</SPAN>at (212) 327-7431 or outreach@rockefeller.edu until noon on the Friday before the event (Friday July 29). In that case, your check will be mailed back to you and your spot will be offered to the next person on the waitlist.</P>
<P>If you cancel after this time, or fail to show up, your check will be cashed to offset the cost of your vacant spot.</P>
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<P><STRONG>Checks must be received by July 19, but it is already after that date. Can I still register?</STRONG></P>
<P>Yes, if there is still space available. Please contact <SPAN>Aimee Moraitis</SPAN>at(212) 327-7431or outreach@rockefeller.edu to arrange the details. If not, you may add yourself to the waitlist and you will be contacted if space becomes available.</P>
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<P><STRONG>Where do I send my check?</STRONG></P>
<P>Please mail your $60 check to:</P>
<P>Science Outreach<BR>ATTN:<SPAN>Aimee Moraitis</SPAN><BR>Rockefeller University<BR>1230 York Ave<BR>New York, NY 10065</P>
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