While studying abroad in Norway I took an undergraduate research course. With less supervision than I had, and have since experienced in the United States, I ran an analysis on brown bear diet data. Using previously collected data I sought a sample size smaller than what I was presented with that would show a dietary analysis that was not significantly dissimilar from the original sample size. This would allow the doctor whom I worked with (and other future researchers) to know how small a sample size they needed, thus saving countless hours searching for bear fecal samples. This showed me how directly applicable research can be. At the end of the semester I presented my research to several professors who decided whether I did enough to earn my credits. In addition to the presentation, I also had to disseminate my results in a paper. While creating a poster or PowerPoint presentation takes time and dedication, they pale when compared to writing a paper (Original Research 4).
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