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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      08 January 2010
      13 April 2000
      ISBN:
      9780511612558
      9780521669733
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511612558
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      Dimensions:
      (246 x 189 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      1.235kg, 588 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Life Sciences, Life Science Professional Development, Ecology and Conservation
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    Scientists tend to take the thought processes that drive their research for granted, often learning them indirectly by observing first their supervisors and then their colleagues. This book emphasises the advantages of being explicit about these thought processes and aims to help those undertaking ecological research to develop a critical attitude to approaching a scientific problem and constructing a procedure for assessment. The outcome is a text which provides a framework for understanding methodological issues and which assists with the effective definition and planning of research. As such it represents a unique resource for anyone embarking on their research career. It also provides a valuable source of information for those more experienced researchers who are seeking to strengthen the methodology underlying their studies or who have an interest in the analysis of research methods in ecology.

    Reviews

    ‘The author is to be congratulated on a challenging and educational text which should become required reading by scientists.’

    Paul Adam Source: Journal of Vegetation Science

    ‘… should be owned, read thoroughly, discussed, and consulted frequently by every graduate student and ecological researcher … should be required reading by anyone planning an ecological research project, or planning to advise one.’

    Penny S. Reynolds Source: Ecology

    ‘… a clear and readable exposition on the nature of science and research and how one can join the wonderful search for knowledge.’

    Dan Binkley Source: Forest Science

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