Experiment! planning, implementing, and interpreting

Experiments are the most effective way to learn about the world. By cleverly interfering with something to see how it reacts we are able to find out how it works. In contrast to passive observation, experimenting provides us with data relevant to our research and thus less time and effort is spent s...

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Format: eBook
Published: Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley 2012.
Hoboken, New Jersey : 2012.
Edition:1st edition
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009628552006719
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Summary:Experiments are the most effective way to learn about the world. By cleverly interfering with something to see how it reacts we are able to find out how it works. In contrast to passive observation, experimenting provides us with data relevant to our research and thus less time and effort is spent separating relevant from irrelevant information. The art of experimentation is often learnt by doing, so an intuitive understanding of the experimental method usually evolves gradually through years of trial and error. This book speeds up the journey for the reader to becoming a proficient
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 online resource (289 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781118311059
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