Understanding and Using Scientific Evidence
How to Critically Evaluate Data
- Richard Gott - University of Durham, UK
- Sandra Duggan - University of Teeside
Science
It is essential to be able to be critical of scientific evidence. The authors clearly set out the principles of investigation so that the reader will be confident in questioning the experts, making an informed choice or arriving at in informed opinion. The book is intended for a wide range of readers including those who want to:
} collect their own evidence
} be able to question and judge a wide range of science-based issues that we come across in the press or other media in everyday life
} teach others how to understand evidence.
This book has been developed from the authors' work with first year undergraduates in a combined science course and in primary teacher training for science specialists. It is suitable for students training as primary science specialists, and also for 'A' level and first-year undergraduates in science and science-related subjects.
This provides concise and helpful guidance for students who have not had a great deal of experience working with and interpreting data prior to commencing undergraduate study.
We cannot push our students to read it, but we will strongly recommend it in order to highlight the importance of evidence, and the proper handling of it.
For basic understating this book is ideal
