Research Methods in the Biosciences

Debbie Holmes, Peter Moody, Diana Dine

382 pages, parution le 19/01/2006

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Résumé

Scientific research is the ultimate tool in pushing forward the limit of our understanding. But, as with any tool, research is only powerful if used properly, and to its full effect.

Research Methods for the Biosciences demystifies the process of research to equip every biosciences student with the skills they need to get the most out of their investigations. Research isn't solely about experimental design; the book leads the student through all the factors that, together, enable effective research. These include planning your experiment; data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting; and legal, ethical, and health & safety considerations.

Research is about engagement with the subject. With this in mind, Research Methods for the Biosciences includes a fully integrated Online Resource Centre, which motivates the student to fully consider the factors covered in the book, fostering understanding through active learning.

Research Methods for the Biosciences brings together as a coherent whole the knowledge and skills required of every good researcher, making it the essential resource for any biosciences student.

Places emphasis on active learning, with questions throughout the text, and complementary tasks online, reinforcing essential concepts through the hands-on practice of key skills.
Fully integrated text and online components allow ultimate flexibility of use, to support lectures, computer labs, or self-directed learning.
Broad coverage demonstrates the many issues surrounding research in the biosciences, to get students to think like researchers.

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Introduction
Where do I begin?
Experimental design
What to do with raw data
An introduction to hypothesis testing
Hypothesis testing: Does my data fit an expected ratio?
Hypothesis testing: Associations and Relationships
Hypothesis testing: Do my samples come from the same population? 1. Parametric data
Hypothesis testing: Do my samples come from the same population? 2. Non-parametric data
Research, the law and you
Reporting your research
A: How to choose a research project
B: How to choose the correct statistical test
C: Maths and statistics
D: Statistical tables
Glossary
References
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Oxford University Press
Auteur(s)	Debbie Holmes, Peter Moody, Diana Dine
Parution	19/01/2006
Nb. de pages	382
Format	19 x 24,5
Couverture	Broché
Poids	769g
Intérieur	2 couleurs
EAN13	9780199276929
ISBN13	978-0-19-927692-9