How to Be a Scientist: Critical Thinking in the Life Sciences

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· Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Wendy Tremont King
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Many undergraduate students choose a science degree but are not aware of how science and research work in the real world. This book explains how scientific research is conceived, carried out and analyzed. It outlines how research findings are constantly evolving and why that is exciting and important. Students using this textbook will learn how to design experiments, explain their data, and analyze and interpret the work of others. They will learn to think about broader aspects of science, such as bias and ethics. They will gain practical skills, including understanding the use of statistical tests and how to prepare an effective presentation. Active individual and class exercises provide opportunities for students to think about difficult concepts in science and research and to include their own perspectives. Key Features: - Encourages discussion and critical thinking using individual and class exercises - Provides real-world examples and context for difficult concepts - Documents a variety of career options and opportunities from studying science - Permits students to advocate for science with suggestions for creating and sharing research

About the author

Roslyn A. Kemp is an immunologist at the University of Otago, New Zealand. Her research focuses on immune responses in people with colorectal cancer or inflammatory bowel diseases. Her teaching philosophy is to teach students to be scientists, rather than to teach science.

Deborah M. Brown, PhD, is a principal investigator at Trudeau Institute in upstate New York, USA, as well as an adjunct associate professor at Clarkson University. Since 2009 she has been passionate about training the next generation of scientists in research enterprise, research methodology, and scientific communication.

Wendy Tremont King, a classically trained actor and accomplished puppeteer, got her start in audiobook narration as a volunteer for The Lighthouse for the Blind. She has narrated over 100 audiobooks in a variety of genres.

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