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An Introduction to Scientific Research Rev Sub Edition

by E. Bright Wilson Jr. (Author)
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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications; Rev Sub edition (January 1, 1991)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0486665453
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486665450
  • Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 1 x 8.4 inches
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5.0 out of 5 starsVery good Handbook for conducting Scientific Research
By Bruce R. LaPlante on July 11, 1998
Format: Paperback
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.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAn Introduction to Scientific Research by E. Bright Wilson
By K. Balabanyan on August 2, 2005
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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.
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By A Customer on November 25, 2001
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 starsWish I had read it before grad school
By Bike Man on May 3, 2010
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One of my favorite books. A very useful and (often) interesting introduction to scientific research. I finished my Ph.D. in engineering a few years ago, and wish I had come across this book before I had started work on my degree. The first few chapters cover basic information on scientific research that many probably learn by trial-and-error or, if they are lucky, from a good mentor: how to develop a research problem, what questions you should ask in doing so, differences between pure and applied research, practical guidance on the scientific method, and experimental design, for example. There is a large chapter on the design of apparatus, which may be useful to some, but will probably be a bit tedious for many. A chapter on execution of experiments has a lot of practical suggestions. Later chapters on sampling, data analysis, measurement errors, and probability provide relatively clear descriptions of statistical principals that are regularly applied by scientists, and information that can inform experimental design and data analysis. Some material in this book is hopelessly outdated (but entertaining to read), such as much of the chapter on literature searches (for fun, check out the description of a punched card system for developing a sortable index). If I find myself in charge of a research lab in the future, I will certainly make this book available to my students.
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5.0 out of 5 starsI used this book as a guide for conducting and writing my doctoral thesis at MIT.
By Michael A Kay on April 5, 2013
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This book is still as valid today in its content on conducting scientific research as when it was written in 1952. i assume that any student conducting research today will be able to update to modern computer data analysis, so I don't see that as a drawback. This is a classic on the use of the scientific method. Even though experimental equipment has changed, the principles of experimental design are still applicable to modern equipment. The writing is clear and readable; there is no jargon or abstruse ness to get kin the way of grasping the content.

I have been a science fair judge for 30 years from an individual school to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. I would pair this book with the recently published "Success with Science: The Winners' Guide to High School Research by Shiv Gaglani as guidebooks for science fair research projects today.

Michael Kay, ScD
MIT '70
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