Asking Questions in Biology: Key Skills for Practical Assessments and Project Work - Couverture souple

Barnard, Chris; Gilbert, Francis; Mcgregor, Peter

 
9780130903709: Asking Questions in Biology: Key Skills for Practical Assessments and Project Work
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0130903701 ISBN 13 : 9780130903709
Editeur : Pearson Education Limited, 2001

Synopsis

This new edition is relevant to students taking degrees within Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology, Ecology and Biomedical Sciences. Its unique coverage includes 1st year undergraduates taking modules in Statistics and Experimental Design, Data Analysis, Ecology and discovery-oriented laboratory courses. Also relevant to 2nd and 3rd year undergraduates undertaking project work at this level and beyond.

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Quatrième de couverture

Asking and answering questions is the cornerstone of science yet formal training in understanding this key process is often overlooked. That is where this book comes in...

Asking Questions in Biology unpacks the crucial process of enquiry, from a biological perspective, at its various stages. It begins with an overview of scientific question-asking in general before moving on to demonstrate how to derive hypotheses from unstructured observations. It then explains how to use statistical tests as tools to analyse data and answer those questions before, finally, showing the best practice in presenting scientific reports. As such it is an indispensable companion to all students of biology, but particularly those enrolled in courses concerning experimental design; data analysis; hypothesis testing; research methods; or any practical project work.

Key features include:

  • Self-test questions and answers
  • An easy-to-use ‘Quick Test Finder’
  • Key topics illustrated with a wide range of examples: from ecology and behaviour to toxicology and parasitology

New to this edition:

  • Greater number of statistical tests presented
  • ‘Hand-calculation’ statistical tests moved to appendices, with in-text examples now using common computer packages (SPSS and Excel)
  • Added sections on: using online literature databases; plagiarism; presenting findings to a non-scientific audience; and ethical considerations  

The late Chris Barnard was Professor of Animal Behaviour at Nottingham University. Francis Gilbert is Associate Professor of Ecology at Nottingham University. Peter McGregor is a Reader in Applied Zoology at Cornwall College.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This new edition is relevant to students taking degrees within Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology, Ecology and Biomedical Sciences.  Its unique coverage includes 1st year undergraduates taking modules in Statistics and Experimental Design, Data Analysis, Ecology and discovery-oriented laboratory courses.  Also relevant to 2nd and 3rd year undergraduates undertaking project work at this level and beyond.

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Éditeur
Pearson Education Limited
Date d'édition
2001
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0130903701
ISBN 13 
9780130903709
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
2
Nombre de pages
208
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Riccardo Bacigalupo
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