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Author |
: John M. Ziman |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 220 |
Release |
: 1987-07-23 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0521346800 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780521346801 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Synopsis An Introduction to Science Studies by : John M. Ziman
The purpose of this book is to give a coherent account of the different perspectives on science and technology that are normally studied under various disciplinary heads such as philosophy of science, sociology of science and science policy. It is intended for students embarking on courses in these subjects and assumes no special knowledge of any science. It is written in a direct and simple style, and technical language is introduced very sparingly. As various perspectives are sketched out in this book, the reader moves towards a consistent conception of contemporary science as a rapidly changing social institution that has already grown out of its traditional forms and plays a central role in society at large. It will appeal to students in a wide range of scientific disciplines and complement well Professor Ziman's earlier books.
Author |
: Barbara Lehn |
Publisher |
: Millbrook Press |
Total Pages |
: 36 |
Release |
: 2011-08-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780761380849 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0761380841 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Synopsis What Is a Scientist? by : Barbara Lehn
Simple text and full-color photographs depict children engaged in various activities that make up the scientific process: asking questions, noticing details, drawing what they see, taking notes, measuring, performing experiments, and more.
Author |
: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine |
Publisher |
: National Academies Press |
Total Pages |
: 167 |
Release |
: 2016-11-14 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780309447560 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0309447569 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Synopsis Science Literacy by : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Science is a way of knowing about the world. At once a process, a product, and an institution, science enables people to both engage in the construction of new knowledge as well as use information to achieve desired ends. Access to scienceâ€"whether using knowledge or creating itâ€"necessitates some level of familiarity with the enterprise and practice of science: we refer to this as science literacy. Science literacy is desirable not only for individuals, but also for the health and well- being of communities and society. More than just basic knowledge of science facts, contemporary definitions of science literacy have expanded to include understandings of scientific processes and practices, familiarity with how science and scientists work, a capacity to weigh and evaluate the products of science, and an ability to engage in civic decisions about the value of science. Although science literacy has traditionally been seen as the responsibility of individuals, individuals are nested within communities that are nested within societiesâ€"and, as a result, individual science literacy is limited or enhanced by the circumstances of that nesting. Science Literacy studies the role of science literacy in public support of science. This report synthesizes the available research literature on science literacy, makes recommendations on the need to improve the understanding of science and scientific research in the United States, and considers the relationship between scientific literacy and support for and use of science and research.
Author |
: Rebecca Kai Dotlich |
Publisher |
: Macmillan |
Total Pages |
: 22 |
Release |
: 2006-08-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780805073942 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0805073949 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Synopsis What Is Science? by : Rebecca Kai Dotlich
Introduces young children to the ever-changing world of science and about curiosity, asking questions, and exploring possible answers.
Author |
: Adam Briggle |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 389 |
Release |
: 2012-10-25 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780521878418 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0521878411 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Synopsis Ethics and Science by : Adam Briggle
This book explores ethical issues at the interfaces of science, policy, religion and technology, cultivating the skills for critical analysis.
Author |
: Rafael A. Irizarry |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Total Pages |
: 794 |
Release |
: 2019-11-20 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781000708035 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1000708039 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (35 Downloads) |
Synopsis Introduction to Data Science by : Rafael A. Irizarry
Introduction to Data Science: Data Analysis and Prediction Algorithms with R introduces concepts and skills that can help you tackle real-world data analysis challenges. It covers concepts from probability, statistical inference, linear regression, and machine learning. It also helps you develop skills such as R programming, data wrangling, data visualization, predictive algorithm building, file organization with UNIX/Linux shell, version control with Git and GitHub, and reproducible document preparation. This book is a textbook for a first course in data science. No previous knowledge of R is necessary, although some experience with programming may be helpful. The book is divided into six parts: R, data visualization, statistics with R, data wrangling, machine learning, and productivity tools. Each part has several chapters meant to be presented as one lecture. The author uses motivating case studies that realistically mimic a data scientist’s experience. He starts by asking specific questions and answers these through data analysis so concepts are learned as a means to answering the questions. Examples of the case studies included are: US murder rates by state, self-reported student heights, trends in world health and economics, the impact of vaccines on infectious disease rates, the financial crisis of 2007-2008, election forecasting, building a baseball team, image processing of hand-written digits, and movie recommendation systems. The statistical concepts used to answer the case study questions are only briefly introduced, so complementing with a probability and statistics textbook is highly recommended for in-depth understanding of these concepts. If you read and understand the chapters and complete the exercises, you will be prepared to learn the more advanced concepts and skills needed to become an expert.
Author |
: Chirag Shah |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 459 |
Release |
: 2020-04-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781108472449 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1108472443 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Hands-On Introduction to Data Science by : Chirag Shah
An introductory textbook offering a low barrier entry to data science; the hands-on approach will appeal to students from a range of disciplines.
Author |
: Angela B. Shiflet |
Publisher |
: Princeton University Press |
Total Pages |
: 857 |
Release |
: 2014-03-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781400850556 |
ISBN-13 |
: 140085055X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Synopsis Introduction to Computational Science by : Angela B. Shiflet
The essential introduction to computational science—now fully updated and expanded Computational science is an exciting new field at the intersection of the sciences, computer science, and mathematics because much scientific investigation now involves computing as well as theory and experiment. This textbook provides students with a versatile and accessible introduction to the subject. It assumes only a background in high school algebra, enables instructors to follow tailored pathways through the material, and is the only textbook of its kind designed specifically for an introductory course in the computational science and engineering curriculum. While the text itself is generic, an accompanying website offers tutorials and files in a variety of software packages. This fully updated and expanded edition features two new chapters on agent-based simulations and modeling with matrices, ten new project modules, and an additional module on diffusion. Besides increased treatment of high-performance computing and its applications, the book also includes additional quick review questions with answers, exercises, and individual and team projects. The only introductory textbook of its kind—now fully updated and expanded Features two new chapters on agent-based simulations and modeling with matrices Increased coverage of high-performance computing and its applications Includes additional modules, review questions, exercises, and projects An online instructor's manual with exercise answers, selected project solutions, and a test bank and solutions (available only to professors) An online illustration package is available to professors
Author |
: James Edward McClellan |
Publisher |
: JHU Press |
Total Pages |
: 504 |
Release |
: 2006 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0801883598 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780801883590 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Synopsis Science and Technology in World History by : James Edward McClellan
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Author |
: Sergio Sismondo |
Publisher |
: John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages |
: 259 |
Release |
: 2011-08-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781444358889 |
ISBN-13 |
: 144435888X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (89 Downloads) |
Synopsis An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies by : Sergio Sismondo
An Introduction to Science and Technology Studies, Second Edition reflects the latest advances in the field while continuing to provide students with a road map to the complex interdisciplinary terrain of science and technology studies. Distinctive in its attention to both the underlying philosophical and sociological aspects of science and technology Explores core topics such as realism and social construction, discourse and rhetoric, objectivity, and the public understanding of science Includes numerous empirical studies and illustrative examples to elucidate the topics discussed Now includes new material on political economies of scientific and technological knowledge, and democratizing technical decisions Other features of the new edition include improved readability, updated references, chapter reorganization, and more material on medicine and technology