RES/710: Statistical Research Methods And Design I

Wk 4 Mid-Course Reflection

Assignment Instructions

Reflection is an important part of doctoral learning. It gives a person a chance to pause and think about what they learned, how thinking has changed, and how the new knowledge connects to goals. In this course, reflection helps move learning beyond memorizing formulas by showing how statistical ideas fit together, apply to real-world problems, and support evidence-based decision-making. It also helps by recognizing areas of confidence, notice where you're still developing, and tracking how my comfort with data and analysis grows over time.

Assignment Instructions

I need help writing a reflective statement in five hundred words that explores how my learning from Weeks 1-4 has shaped your understanding of statistics and its role in research and professional practice.

My reflection should demonstrate self-awareness and critical thinking. Describe what insights have been most meaningful to my, what has challenged your understanding, and how I plan to apply what I learned in future research or data-informed decisions. I may also mention areas that still feel unclear or that you'd like to explore further.

Note: This reflection is intended to be an informal, personal narrative. The goal is to capture your individual learning experience and growth, not to summarize or analyze academic research. As such, I should not need to include citations or references in my reflection.