Description |
x, 333 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm |
Contents |
Obtaining scientific information -- Elements of scientific data and tests of questions -- Statistical analysis -- Principles of research design -- Communication of scientific information : writing -- The scientific paper -- Other means of scientific communication -- Presenting data in tables -- Presenting data in figures -- Case studies of graphical data presentation -- Doing science in society -- Precept ions and criticisms of science |
Summary |
Covers each stage of research, from formulating questions and gathering data to developing experiments and analyzing results and finally to the many ways for presenting results. --from publisher description |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Science -- Methodology.
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Communication in science.
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Technical writing.
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LC no. |
2009005313 |
ISBN |
9780195385731 paperback alkaline paper |
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019538573X paperback alkaline paper |
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