Oivind Andersson
Experiment!: Planning, Implementing and Interpreting
- ISBN 13:
- 9780470688250
- author:
- Oivind Andersson
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wiley-Blackwell
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 9.50 (w) x 7.40 (h) x 0.70 (d)
- Genre:
- Chemistry - General & Miscellaneous
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Experiment! provides a comprehensive introduction to the methodology and implementation of experimentation in various scientific fields. By exploring the three phases of an experiment - planning, data collection, and analysis and synthesis - this book equips readers with practical tools and skills to design meaningful experiments. The text begins by introducing the scientific approach to experimentation, followed by descriptions of processes and tools required, including statistical and experimental methods. Practical examples and exercises are included throughout the chapters to illustrate key characteristics of good experiments. This book is directed towards anyone engaged in experiments, particularly Ph.D. and masters students, aiming to develop their own research projects. By adopting a scientific mindset and learning how to plan meaningful experiments, readers can improve their research skills and gain a deeper understanding of data collection and interpretation.