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Asking Questions in Biology Chris Barnard

Asking Questions in Biology By Chris Barnard

Asking Questions in Biology by Chris Barnard


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Summary

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

Asking Questions in Biology unpacks this crucial process of enquiry, from a biological perspective, at its various stages.

Asking Questions in Biology Summary

Asking Questions in Biology: A Guide to Hypothesis Testing, Experimental Design and Presentation in Practical Work and Research Projects by Chris Barnard

The book 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.

About Chris Barnard

The late Chris Barnard was Professor of Animal Behaviour at Nottingham University. Francis Gilbert is Professor of Ecology at Nottingham University. Peter McGregor is Research Co-ordinator for Science & Natural Environment at Cornwall College.

Table of Contents

  • Preface
  • 1 Doing science:
  • Where do questions come from?
  • 2 Asking questions:
  • The art of framing hypotheses and predictions
  • 3 Answering questions:
  • What do the results say?
  • 4 Presenting information:
  • How to communicate outcomes and conclusions
  • Test finder and help guide
  • Some self-test questions
  • Appendix I: Table of confidence limits to the median
  • Appendix II: How to calculate some simple significance tests
  • Appendix III: Significance tables
  • Appendix IV: The common codes for the important graphical parameters of R
  • Answers to self-test questions
  • Index
  • Quick test finders

Additional information

GOR009776931
9781292085999
1292085991
Asking Questions in Biology: A Guide to Hypothesis Testing, Experimental Design and Presentation in Practical Work and Research Projects by Chris Barnard
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pearson Education Limited
2017-03-30
264
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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