Asking questions in biology - Prof Chris Barnard

Asking the right questions in the right way is a fundamental skill in scientific discovery. However, it is a skill which receives little attention in most standard texts. This book explains the important skills and analytical methods in the context of the student's aim: to answer biological questions as clearly as possible.;Key Features - easy for the student to use - written in a lively style and attractively illustrated. A unique text, which gives biology students the confidence to use mathematics and statistics. Covers all the important skills required by students, including how to: formulate hypotheses and predictions; design critical observations and experiments to test them; choose appropriate statistical analyses; present results and write reports. Includes self-test exercises and answers covering exam-type questions.;It is suitable for all undergraduates and for courses in biological sciences which include quantitative biology, experimental design and statistics.