Laboratory challenge variables | N (# Students) | Early Semester Lab Module (Evolution and Scientific Thinking) | Mid Semester Lab Module (Primate Anatomy and Locomotion) | Change in Mean Developmental Level |
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Defining the Problem | 42 | 2.05 (S.E. = 0.08) | 2.00 (S.E. = 0.12) | − .05^ |
Developing a Plan to Solve the Problem | 42 | 1.83 (S.E. = 0.07) | 2.10 (S.E. = 0.09) |  + 0.27*^ |
Analyzing and Presenting Information | 42 | 2.07 (S.E. = 0.07) | 2.52 (S.E. = 0.08) |  + 0.45***^ |
Interpreting Findings and Solving the Problem | 42 | 2.17 (S.E. = 0.08) | 2.33 (S.E. = 0.11) |  + 0.16^ |