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Scientific Method for Ecological Research.

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Scientific Method for Ecological Research.
Author:	Ford, E. David.
Published:	Cambridge :Cambridge University Press,2000.
Description:	586 p.
Subject:	Ecology.
Online resource:	Click here to view book
ISBN:	9780511612558 (electronic bk.)

Scientific Method for Ecological Research.
Ford, E. David.

Scientific Method for Ecological Research.[electronic resource]. - Cambridge :Cambridge University Press,2000. - 586 p.

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Component processes of ecological research; Introduction to Section I: Developing an analytical framework; 2 Five processes of research planning; 3 Conceptual and propositional analysis for defining research problems; 4 Development of a research plan; 5 How theories develop and how to use them; 6 The art of measurement and experiment; 7 Methods of reasoning in research; 8 Assessment of postulates; 9 Individual philosophies and their methods

This book emphasises the thought processes behind ecological research. It is written, in particular, for those new to ecological research to help them to develop a critical attitude to approaching a scientific problem and constructing a procedure for assessment. The outcome is a detailed and comprehensive methodology for ecological research.

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ISBN: 9780511612558 (electronic bk.)Subjects--Topical Terms:

180214
Ecology.
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214472
Electronic books.

LC Class. No.: QH541.2 .F66 2000eb

Dewey Class. No.: 577.072

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