An Introduction to Scientific Research 1st Edition by E. Bright Wilson (PDF)

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This book is intended to assist scientists in planning and carrying out research. However, unlike most books dealing with the scientific method, which stress its philosophical rationale, this book is written from a practical standpoint. It contains a rich legacy of principles, maxims, procedures and general techniques that have been found useful in a wide range of sciences.While much of the material is accessible to a college senior, the book is more specifically intended for students beginning research and for those more experienced research workers who wish an introduction to various topics not included in their training. Mathematical treatments have been kept as elementary as possible to make the book accessible to a broad range of scientists. Its principles and rules can be absorbed to advantage by workers in such diverse fields as agriculture, industrial and military research, biology and medicine as well as in the physical sciences.After discussing such basics as the choice and statement of a research problem and elementary scientific method, Professor Wilson offers lucid and helpful discussions of the design of experiments and apparatus, execution of experiments, analysis of experimental data, errors of measurement, numerical computation and other topics. A final chapter treats the publication of research results.Although no book can substitute for actual scientific work, this highly pragmatic compendium contains much knowledge gained the hard way through years of actual practice. Moreover, the author has illustrated the ideas discussed with as many actual examples as possible. In addition, he has included notes and references at the end of each chapter to enable readers to investigate particular topics more deeply. E. Bright Wilson, Jr. is a distinguished scientist and educator whose previous works include Molecular Vibrations and Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (with Linus Pauling). In the present book, he has distilled years of experiment and experience into an indispensable broad-based guide for any scientific worker tackling a research problem.

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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.

⭐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, ScDMIT ’70

⭐It is a good introduction to scientific research. It is not up to date and it does not include E-Journals mechanisms and new available resources to find information online, topics that certainly have change the way we do science today.

⭐An Introduction to Scientific ResearchThis is an interesting book and it should be useful for many people. I should recommend it.

⭐I am a practising scientist of many years. If I could categorize where my essence, judgement and knowledge as a scientist comes from, I would say that I acquired a part of it through formal education, a lot more from my everyday work (and my many mistakes) and a vastly larger portion from informal talks and interaction with my colleagues. Having this book at hand near me is like having a summary of the most important things provided by all these three “schools” in one short volume. It is true that it is almost 60 years old but the vast majority of the information contained here has not become dated, but rather the contrary, is a reminder of what good research practices were, are and will always be. The clear exposition, lots of witty comments (this book is even fun to read!) and the more than convenient price make this book one of my treasures. Go and get it!

⭐A little dated – the section on punchcard computers certainly is no longer relevant – but fun to read and full of excellent advice. It has definitely helped me be a better experimentalist.

⭐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.

⭐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.

⭐highly recommended if you are starting your graduate studies, it gives a good broad view of research mainly within an academic framework

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