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200 10$aHow science works$b[electronic resource] $eevaluating evidence in biology and medicine /$fStephen H. Jenkins
210   $aOxford ;$aNew York $cOxford University Press$d2004
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300   $aBibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
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320   $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 207-217) and index.
330   $aThis work teaches readers about the scientific process, showing how one frames questions and designs experiments to test hypotheses, how one assesses evidence to elucidate multiple or complex causes, the different forms of explanations, elementary meta-analysis and more.
330   $bOne week, red wine is good for the heart. The next week, new reports say it's bad for the health. So which is true? Anyone who's ever read science news with fascination, or who's ever been confounded by conflicting stories will appreciate this book. Taking a look at some true to life contemporary news stories, the author assesses recent studies on topics ranging from vitamin C and caffeine to pollution and cancer. With straight talk and a passion for the whole project of science, he demysifies the cult of the expert and sheds light on the nitty-gritty details of scientific processes. Any scientist loves a challenge, but the biggest challenge of all, observes Jenkins, is shared by scientists and nonscientitsts alike: how to make practical decisions in light of ambiguous evidence. Promising no simple answers, this book does offer excellent food for thought for people pondering that next glass of wine.
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