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Autore |
Prasanna A. R. |
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How to learn and practice science / / A. R. Prasanna |
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Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2022] |
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©2022 |
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ISBN |
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9783031145148 |
9783031145131 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (138 pages) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Science - Study and teaching |
Science - Study and teaching - Methodology |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Intro -- Preface and Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Chapter 1: What Is Science? -- Introduction -- Early Times -- Technology Versus Science -- Initiation of Scientific Inquiry -- The Purpose of Science -- Some Landmark Science-Based Technologies -- Serendipity in Science -- References -- Chapter 2: Science in Daily Life: Can One See Science in Routine Actions? -- Introduction -- Motion, Inertia, and Gravity -- Work and Energy -- References -- Chapter 3: Scientific Methodology -- Introduction -- Early Beginnings -- References -- Chapter 4: Language of Science -- Introduction -- Knowledge and Information -- References -- Chapter 5: Mathematics, the Common Base for Science -- Introduction -- Mathematics: Its Need in Science -- Evolution of Early Mathematics -- Mathematics as a Tool for New Discoveries -- Is Mathematics Difficult to Learn? -- What Is the Best Way to Learn Mathematics? -- Fun with Mathematics -- References -- Chapter 6: An Integrated Approach to Communicating and Practicing Science -- Introduction -- References -- Chapter 7: Experience and Experimenting in the Development of Sciences -- Introduction -- References -- Chapter 8: Observation and Inference -- Introduction -- References -- Chapter 9: Science as a Profession -- Introduction -- References -- Chapter 10: Science and Society -- Introduction -- Public Perception of Research -- Change in the Scenario -- References -- |
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