Essentials of Scientific Research
Book description
Despite its technical sophistication, scientific research often has flaws in procedure, logic, and language that undermine its value. In Essentials of Scientific Research, Devon D. Brewer covers indispensable principles and practices for conducting sound scientific research that are rarely taught or mentioned in textbooks. These frequently overlooked principles and practices…
Why read it?
1 author picked Essentials of Scientific Research as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is a good attempt to teach some rules on how to survive as a scientist under the miseries of scientific research nowadays. I agree with many of his conclusions: integrity and freedom in science are not usual in academia, and one has to be away from official centers to develop creativity and innovative dissenting ideas or otherwise suffer brainwashing, politicization, social conflict, and ostracism.
From Martín's list on mainstream science as monopoly of truth.
Want books like Essentials of Scientific Research?
Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Essentials of Scientific Research.
Share your top 3 reads of 2024!
And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.
1,355
readers submitted
so far, will you?
