Research Methods in Natural Science and Technology

Author: Luan Yuguang (Compiler)
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Research in natural science and technology requires correct research methods as guidance. This book elaborates on several successful experiences in natural science and technology research from the perspective of scientific methodology, striving to elevate them to a theoretical level. The book focuses on discussing topics such as topic selection, data collection, observation and experimentation, simulation methods, scientific abstraction, idealization methods, analogy methods, induction and deduction, analysis and synthesis, logical proof methods, mathematical methods, information theory, systems theory and control theory methods, scientific hypotheses, and the basic methods of writing scientific and technological works. It also clarifies the connotations, philosophy, and roles of opportunities, inspiration, and imagination in scientific and technological research. This book can serve as a textbook for graduate and undergraduate students in science and engineering disciplines, and can be used by teachers, scientific and technological researchers, and scientific and technological management personnel. It also holds certain reference value for humanities scholars and young readers pursuing self-taught success.