Scientific Method: Its Function in Research and in Education (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Truman Lee Kelley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0366053531 ISBN 13: 9780366053537

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How does science really work? This exploration dives into the methods, limits, and pitfalls that shape scientific thinking and education.

It examines how scientists use analogy, observation, and measurement, and it contrasts native ability with learned nurture. The book also looks at how we evaluate intelligence and how tests reflect or distort our understanding of growth, progress, and discovery.

Across provocative arguments and practical examples, readers are invited to consider how scientific reasoning should be taught, tested, and applied. The discussion stays focused on the methods that drive inquiry, the responsibilities of researchers, and the impact of societal assumptions on scientific progress.

• Whether analogy helps or hinders scientific reasoning and how to use it responsibly
• How to distinguish native traits from nurture in measurements of ability
• Approaches to building fair, informative scales for education and research
• Strategies for fostering clear, testable thinking in science and classroom settings

Ideal for readers interested in the foundations of science, its teaching, and how measurement shapes our understanding of intelligence and achievement.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0366053531
• ISBN 13: 9780366053537
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208