The Scientific Endeavor
The Scientific Endeavor creates a framework for student’s future coursework in the Sciences by discussing what science is and how is it done. Presenting all of the major topics and basic underpinnings of science in a clear, simplified manner, the book provides a generic view that isn’t tied to any specific discipline. Students develop “Scientific literacy” that will help them better understand and appreciate their mainstream science courses.
Table of Content
- Introduction
- The Philosophy of Science
- Methodology
- Critical Thinking and Science
- Units
- Working with Measured Values
- Writing Science
- Graphing
|
Salient Features
- Develops an appreciation for the process by which we gain scientific knowledge
- Quotations from respected scientists enliven the topic coverage and put a human face on the process of science
- Provides detailed guidelines on thinking critically
- Chapter-ending problems encourage learning
- Discusses basic concepts involving units; graphing; precision; rounding; and significant digits; and tips on writing scientific papers
|
|
|
|
|