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Recipes for Science
An Introduction to Scientific Methods and Reasoning
Taschenbuch von Angela Potochnik (u. a.)
Sprache: Englisch

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Today, scientific literacy is an essential aspect of any undergraduate education. Recipes for Science responds to this need by providing an accessible introduction to the nature of science and scientific methods, reasoning, and concepts
Today, scientific literacy is an essential aspect of any undergraduate education. Recipes for Science responds to this need by providing an accessible introduction to the nature of science and scientific methods, reasoning, and concepts
Über den Autor

Angela Potochnik is Professor of Philosophy and Founding Director of the Center for Public Engagement with Science at the University of Cincinnati, USA.

Matteo Colombo is Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Tilburg University in the Netherlands.

Cory Wright is Professor of Philosophy at California State University Long Beach, USA.

Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction Chapter 1 What Is Science and Why Does It Matter? -- based on 1.1 and 1.2 Chapter 2 The Aims of Science -- based on 1.3 and values discussion in Ch. 8, with more emphasis on the breadth of scientific aims and the diversity of recipes [include discussion of norms of inquiry + explanation from 8.1 + bias/misconduct? Chapter 3 Experiment -- based on 2.1 and 2.2; including examples of large collaborative experiments, experimenters' regress, and experimenting with living entities Chapter 4 Non-Experimental Methods -- based in part on 2.3; observational research, qualitative research, big data, any other variation from experiment Chapter 5 Modeling -- based on Ch. 3; examples of trade-offs and multiple models for same target Chapter 6 Deductive Reasoning -- based on 4.1 and 4.2; streamlined, eliminating System 1 vs 2 discussion Chapter 7 Inductive and Abductive Reasoning -- based on 4.3 Chapter 8 Probabilistic Reasoning -- based on 5.1 and 5.2; add discussion of different interpretations of probability Chapter 9 Descriptive Statistics -- based on 5.3; add discussion of communication of risk Chapter 10 Inferential Statistics -- based on Ch. 6, streamlined and focused more on basic applicable concepts Chapter 11 Causal Reasoning -- based on Ch. 7 Chapter 12 Explanations and Theories -- based on 8.1 and some of 8.2; adding discussion of reduction Chapter 13 Scientific Change -- based on some of 8.2 and 8.3, theory change and realism; new methods in science; current challenges for science Chapter 14 Science and Society - based on diversity in science and values discussions in Ch. 8, include more content about science's role in society, funding sources, participatory research Glossary
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2024
Genre: Technik allg.
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Einband - flex.(Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781032290966
ISBN-10: 103229096X
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Potochnik, Angela
Wright, Cory
Colombo, Matteo
Hersteller: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Maße: 242 x 173 x 20 mm
Von/Mit: Angela Potochnik (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 22.04.2024
Gewicht: 0,834 kg
Artikel-ID: 127489209
Über den Autor

Angela Potochnik is Professor of Philosophy and Founding Director of the Center for Public Engagement with Science at the University of Cincinnati, USA.

Matteo Colombo is Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Tilburg University in the Netherlands.

Cory Wright is Professor of Philosophy at California State University Long Beach, USA.

Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction Chapter 1 What Is Science and Why Does It Matter? -- based on 1.1 and 1.2 Chapter 2 The Aims of Science -- based on 1.3 and values discussion in Ch. 8, with more emphasis on the breadth of scientific aims and the diversity of recipes [include discussion of norms of inquiry + explanation from 8.1 + bias/misconduct? Chapter 3 Experiment -- based on 2.1 and 2.2; including examples of large collaborative experiments, experimenters' regress, and experimenting with living entities Chapter 4 Non-Experimental Methods -- based in part on 2.3; observational research, qualitative research, big data, any other variation from experiment Chapter 5 Modeling -- based on Ch. 3; examples of trade-offs and multiple models for same target Chapter 6 Deductive Reasoning -- based on 4.1 and 4.2; streamlined, eliminating System 1 vs 2 discussion Chapter 7 Inductive and Abductive Reasoning -- based on 4.3 Chapter 8 Probabilistic Reasoning -- based on 5.1 and 5.2; add discussion of different interpretations of probability Chapter 9 Descriptive Statistics -- based on 5.3; add discussion of communication of risk Chapter 10 Inferential Statistics -- based on Ch. 6, streamlined and focused more on basic applicable concepts Chapter 11 Causal Reasoning -- based on Ch. 7 Chapter 12 Explanations and Theories -- based on 8.1 and some of 8.2; adding discussion of reduction Chapter 13 Scientific Change -- based on some of 8.2 and 8.3, theory change and realism; new methods in science; current challenges for science Chapter 14 Science and Society - based on diversity in science and values discussions in Ch. 8, include more content about science's role in society, funding sources, participatory research Glossary
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2024
Genre: Technik allg.
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Einband - flex.(Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9781032290966
ISBN-10: 103229096X
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Potochnik, Angela
Wright, Cory
Colombo, Matteo
Hersteller: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Maße: 242 x 173 x 20 mm
Von/Mit: Angela Potochnik (u. a.)
Erscheinungsdatum: 22.04.2024
Gewicht: 0,834 kg
Artikel-ID: 127489209
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