A Beginner's Guide to Scientific Method / Edition 3

by Stephen S. Carey

Overview

Designed for the student who has little or no background in the sciences, this book provides a brief, non-technical introduction to the basic methods underlying all good scientific research. It is ideal as a supplementary text for any course in which students must have some rudimentary understanding of how science is done. Topics include establishing causal links, testing explanations, extraordinary claims and anecdotal evidence, and fallacies. End-of-chapter exercises help reinforce material. A sold supplement to students, this book can also be bundled with a Brooks/Cole earth science text book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780534584504
Publisher:	Cengage Learning
Publication date:	03/17/2003
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Stephen Carey received his Ph.D. in logical theory and the history of logic from the University of Oregon. In addition to A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO SCIENTIFIC METHOD, he has also written THE USES AND ABUSES OF ARGUMENT. He currently teaches logic, philosophy of science, and philosophy of religion at Portland Community College in Portland, Oregon. He is an avid tennis and pickleball player, and runs a marathon every year.

Table of Contents

Preface. 1. Science. 2. Establishing Causal Links. 3. Testing Explanations. 4. Extraordinary Claims and Anecdotal Evidence. 5. Fallacies in the Name of Science. Further Reading. Index.