Authors of the book were students from Haverford and Bryn Mawr college enrolled in Introductory Psychology at Haverford College during the fall of 2015. Jordan Acker – Statistical Insignificance Tosin Alliyu – Cultural Cognition Clayre Attisani – Surveys and Loaded Questions Opal Bednarik – The Scientific Method Jack Brower – Motives for Scientific Studies Maire Clayton – Retraction Carol Lee Diallo Read more »
Science Exposed
Science Exposed takes you into the lab and underneath the bench to explore and explain complicated issues in the practice of science.
The institution of science is facing doubt from scientists on the inside and the public on the outside. Nearly every week the public hears of a misuse of funding, a non-replication of a major study, and other problems in science. The scientific process, an ideal process to ask questions and study our world, is supposed to be immune to the follies and foibles of human beings. However, it turns out it isn't. We take a look into the institution of science and the places where human shortcomings lead to scientific shortcomings.
Book Description
Science Exposed takes you into the lab and underneath the bench to explore and explain complicated issues in the practice of science. Topics include experimentation, statistical analysis, interpretation of results publishing and broader issues. This book is not meant to make you skeptic (as thought of in today’s terms where someone refuses to believe anything), but rather it is meant to make you a more informed and critical consumer of scientific knowledge. After reading this book you should be able to have a more informed and thoughtful discussion of popular and divisive topics in science.