Research Methods for the Biosciences by Debbie Holmes (English) Paperback Book

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Research Methods for the Biosciences is the perfect resource for students wishing to develop the crucial skills needed for designing, carrying out, and reporting research, with examples throughout the text drawn from real undergraduate projects.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Scientific research is a proven and powerful tool for discovering the answers to biological questions and, as such, today's students need to be well-versed in experimental design, analysis, and the communication of research. As a resource which skillfully integrates all of the key aspects relating to biological research, Research Methods for the Biosciences is the perfect stand-alone guide for undergraduates.Students often struggleto see the relevance of studying research methods. Research Methods for the Biosciences brings the subject to life through the use of examples taken from real undergraduate research. Furthermore, friendlyguidance and advice is provided throughout the text, and little prior knowledge or mathematical experience is required. Since statistics is a subject best learned through doing, frequent worked examples appear throughout Part Two, 'handling your data', showing step-by-step how to carry out the various statistical tests.

Author Biography

Debbie Holmes, Diana Dine, Peter Moody, and Laurence Trueman are all senior lecturers in the Department of Applied Sciences, Geography and Archaeology at the University of Worcester. Between them, the authors have wide experience of teaching across a broad range of biological and environmental science-based subject areas, and developing web-based resources to support their undergraduate teaching.

Table of Contents

Planning an experiment1: Where do I begin?2: Planning your experiment3: Questionnaires, focus groups, and interviews4: Research, the law, and youHandling your data5: What to do with raw data6: An introduction to hypothesis testing7: Which statistical test should I choose?8: Hypothesis testing: do my data fit an expected ratio?9: Hypothesis testing: associations and relationships10: Hypothesis testing: do my samples come from the same population? Parametric data11: Hypothesis testing: do my samples come from the same population? Non-parametric dataReporting your results12: Reporting your research

Long Description

Scientific research is a proven and powerful tool for discovering the answers to biological questions. As such, today's students need to be well-versed in experimental design, analysis, and the communication of research. Furthermore, they must appreciate how all of these aspects are interlinked--how, for example, statistics can be used to inform the design of a particular experiment. As a resource which skillfully integrates all of the key aspects relating tobiological research, Research Methods for the Biosciences is the perfect guide for undergraduates.The exceptionally clear layout takes students through choosing a project and planningtheir research; collecting, evaluating, and analyzing their data; and finally reporting their results. Research methods, which can often seem abstract, are brought to life through the use of examples taken from real undergraduate research. Friendly guidance and advice is provided throughout the text, and little prior knowledge or mathematical experience is required. Since statistics is a subject best learned through doing, frequent worked examples appear throughout Part Two 'Handling yourdata', showing step-by-step how to carry out the various statistical tests. In addition, online software walkthroughs and video screencasts clearly demonstrate how to use software such as SPSS, Minitab, andExcel to carry out statistical analyses.Online Resource CentreThe Online Resource Centre to accompany Research Methods for the Biosciences features:For students:· New video screencasts showing how to carry out statistical tests using software· Statistical software walkthroughs for SPSS, Excel, and Minitab· Additional statistical tests notincluded in the main text· Full details of calculations given in the in-text boxes · Interactive and printable decision tree, to help you design your experiment· Interactive and printable risk assessmentform· Integrative exercises to help students test their understanding of the topics in the bookFor lecturers:· A test bank of questions· Figures from the book available to download

Feature

Covers everything a student needs to know for carrying out an effective undergraduate research projectExamples throughout drawn from real undergraduate projects help bring the subject to lifeWorked examples enable students to practice the calculations for all the key statistical testsKey terms provided in a glossary, along with marginal definitions, to help students get to grips with the terminologyExtensive online resources such as statistical software walkthroughs, full details of calculations, and practice exercises, provide additional support for students

Details ISBN0198728492 Author Laurence Trueman Language English Year 2016 ISBN-10 0198728492 ISBN-13 9780198728498 Format Paperback Publisher Oxford University Press Edition 3rd Imprint Oxford University Press UK Audience College/Higher Education Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 570.72 Illustrations 93 line drawings Media Book Pages 488 Affiliation University of Worcester Position Senior Lecturer, Human Nutrition, Publication Date 2016-11-24 Textbook N UK Release Date 2016-11-10 NZ Release Date 2016-11-10 Birth 1797 Death 1851 Qualifications Ph.D. Edition Description 3rd Revised edition AU Release Date 2016-11-23 We've got this

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