An Introduction to Scientific Research [Paperback]

E. Bright Wilson Jr. (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0486665453 | ISBN-13: 978-0486665450 | Publication Date: January 1, 1991 | Edition: Rev Sub

Noted scientist's exceptionally clear, pragmatic guide to principles and procedures useful in a wide range of sciences. Design of experiments and apparatus; classification, sampling and measurement; analysis of experimental data; errors of measurement; probability, randomness and logic; much more. Indispensable for any researcher. 1952 edition. 49 illustrations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; Rev Sub edition (January 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486665453
• ISBN-13: 978-0486665450
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #348,987 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good Handbook for conducting Scientific Research, July 11, 1998

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Bruce R. LaPlante (Green Bay, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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Any one who has done scientific research at the Graduate or Post-Graduate level will appreciate this timeless Introduction to Scientific Research. The book offers much practical advice. Topics include: Choice and Statement of Research Problem; Searching the Literature; Scientific Method in detail; Design of Experiments; Design of Apparatus; Execution of Experiments; Analysis of Experimental Data & Error Analysis. The part on computer use is dated, but otherwise the book is one of the best of the few references on the subject of Scientific Research.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Introduction to Scientific Research by E. Bright Wilson, August 2, 2005

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K. Balabanyan "balab" (ru, USA) - See all my reviews
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The best and the most practical book I have ever seen about general aspects of carrying out scientific research. Author logically starts with choosing a topic for ones research project and ends with article publication. Though author discusses mostly experimental aspects of a research work, I have found it applicable for the field of computer simulations as well.

I also have successfully used this book for designing and teaching undergraduate physics labs. It is an endless source of examples. Some material, such as data and error analysis, can be even ``incorporated'' as a part of regular lab manuals.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars review on An Introduction to scientific research, November 25, 2001

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This review is from: An Introduction to Scientific Research (Paperback)

After reading this book I came to the conclusion that researchers and scientists should read this book once to conduct efficient research. This book can also help new researchers, who are planning to start research. This book is mainly based on Professor Wilson's experiences during his entire research carrier. It can be helpful to all researchers in all fields. It contains real illustration, which can occur during, before or after conducting research. The language of this book is really simple. Any one who has done scientific research at the Graduate or Post-Graduate level will be grateful for this eternal Introduction to Scientific Research. The book presents much sensible advice. Topics include: Choice and Statement of Research Problem, Searching the Literature, Scientific Method in detail, Design of Experiments, Design of Apparatus, Execution of Experiments, Analysis of Experimental Data and error Analysis. The part on computer use is out dated, but otherwise the book is one of the best of the few references on the subject of Scientific Research.