Doing Science: Design, Analysis, and Communication of Scientific Research

Doing Science, second edition, offers a rare compendium of practical advice based on how working scientists pursue their craft. It 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. Drawing on his extensive experience both as a researcher and a research mentor, Ivan Valiela has written a lively and concise survey of everything a beginning scientist needs to know to succeed in the field. He includes chapters on scientific data, statistical methods, and
experimental designs, and much of the book is devoted to presenting final results.

Now in its second edition, Doing Science has been completely updated and expanded to include a brand-new chapter on doing science in society, as well as increased coverage of the ethics of avoiding conflict of interest.

Anyone beginning a scientific career, or who advises students in research will find Doing Science, second edition, an invaluable source of advice.


Author: Ivan Valiela
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 09/01/2009
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.92h x 7.00w x 0.65d
ISBN: 9780195385731

Review Citation(s):
Choice 03/01/2010

About the Author

Ivan Valiela is Senior Resident Scientist of the Ecosystems Center at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

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