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Product Identifiers

PublisherCambridge University Press

ISBN-101107666724

ISBN-139781107666726

eBay Product ID (ePID)117247842

Product Key Features

Number of Pages303 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameScientific Method in Brief

Publication Year2012

SubjectPhilosophy & Social Aspects, Research & Methodology

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaScience

AuthorHugh G. Gauch Jr.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight17.3 Oz

Item Length8.9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2012-016520

Dewey Edition23

Reviews'Excellent references and an index support the text. This reviewer wishes this book had been available when he was a student.' R. E. Buntrock, Choice, "Excellent references and an index support the text. This reviewer wishes this book had been available when he was a student." R.E. Buntrock for Choice Magazine, 'A welcome, and well-informed, introduction for budding scientists to the general principles undergirding the rationality of science. The book draws powerful attention to the fact that future scientific advance itself depends on a proper understanding of scientific method.' Roger Trigg, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, University of Warwick, Senior Research Fellow, University of Oxford, and founding chair of the British Philosophical Association, "A welcome, and well-informed, introduction for budding scientists to the general principles undergirding the rationality of science. The book draws powerful attention to the fact that future scientific advance itself depends on a proper understanding of scientific method." Roger Trigg, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Warwick, Senior Research Fellow at Kellogg College, University of Oxford, and founding chair of the British Philosophical Association, "... provides a truly invaluable contribution to acquaint readers with the general principles underlying the scientific method ... Gauch's accessible writing and concern in clarifying and exemplifying the concepts presented make this a highly readable book, likely to be of interest to a wide range of readers (including those who have not been previously introduced to these issues). Given its unquestionable worth and usefulness in unveiling the details of the scientific method, I would definitely recommend this book to students, teachers, researchers and anyone committed to expanding their knowledge about science." Maria Joo Fonseca, Journal of Biological Education, "There is a detailed table of contents, a thorough list of references, and a good index. This detailed explanation of scientific method is laid out so as to be useful as a text for educational courses. To this end, each chapter concludes with a summary and a set of study questions. However, the book is also a thorough and practical description of scientific philosophy and method, which will be useful to practitioners as well." David B. Henderson, Computing Reviews, "Scientific Method in Brief is well suited for use in undergraduate courses on scientific method or the nature of science. In fact, for the former sort of class SMB is one of the best, if not the best, book to use. Moreover, SMB would make a fruitful addition as a supplement to various other courses. For example, it could be implemented into introductory level philosophy of science courses as a way of providing a more in-depth look at scientific method. SMB could be used to supplement courses on critical thinking/informal logic as well. Often these sorts of courses discuss various forms of reasoning, but seldom do they include much on the nature of scientific method. On the whole, SMB is an excellent book to use in lower division undergraduate courses on scientific method, the nature of science, and many more. I highly recommend it." Kevin McCain, University of Alabama at Birmingham for Teaching Philosophy, 'There is a detailed table of contents, a thorough list of references, and a good index. This detailed explanation of scientific method is laid out so as to be useful as a text for educational courses. To this end, each chapter concludes with a summary and a set of study questions. However, the book is also a thorough and practical description of scientific philosophy and method, which will be useful to practitioners as well.' David B. Henderson, Computing Reviews

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Dewey Decimal001.42

Table Of ContentForeword James R. Miller; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Four bold claims; 3. A brief history of truth; 4. Science's contested rationality; 5. Science's presuppositions; 6. Science's powers and limits; 7. Deductive logic; 8. Probability; 9. Inductive logic and statistics; 10. Parsimony and efficiency; 11. Case studies; 12. Ethics and responsibilities; 13. Science education; 14. Conclusions; References; Index.

SynopsisSpecifically designed to enhance perspective and encourage productivity, this is a guide to the key principles of scientific method including deductive and inductive logic, probability, parsimony and hypothesis testing. The examples and case studies span the physical, biological and social sciences and also highlight science's interrelationship with the humanities., The fundamental principles of the scientific method are essential for enhancing perspective, increasing productivity, and stimulating innovation. These principles include deductive and inductive logic, probability, parsimony and hypothesis testing, as well as science's presuppositions, limitations, ethics and bold claims of rationality and truth. The examples and case studies drawn upon in this book span the physical, biological and social sciences; include applications in agriculture, engineering and medicine; and also explore science's interrelationships with disciplines in the humanities such as philosophy and law. Informed by position papers on science from the American Association for the Advancement of Science, National Academy of Sciences and National Science Foundation, this book aligns with a distinctively mainstream vision of science. It is an ideal resource for anyone undertaking a systematic study of scientific method for the first time, from undergraduates to professionals in both the sciences and the humanities.

LC Classification NumberQ175 .G3368 2012