The Thinker's Guide to Scientific Thinking: Based on Critical Thinking Concepts

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This volume of the Thinker's Guide Library employs critical thinking concepts in the development of productive scientific thought. Readers will learn to reason within the logic of their scientific disciplines and will find their analytical abilities enhanced by the engaging framework of inquiry set forth by Richard Paul and Linda Elder.

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Pre-order now for June 1 sales release.This guide focuses on developing the intellectual skills inherent in the well-cultivated scientific thinker. It helps students and practicing scientists come to reason within the logic of science and to see the field as a cohesive whole.From astronomers to zoologists and physicists to chemists, skilled scientists use careful analysis to question data, test theories, draw logical conclusions, and propose feasible solutions. Students in science courses, and scientists themselves will find their analytical abilities enhanced by the engaging framework of inquiry set forth by Richard Paul and Linda Elder in this guide.As part of the Thinker's Guide Library, this book advances the mission of the Foundation for Critical Thinking to promote fairminded critical societies through cultivating essential intellectual abilities and virtues across every field of study across world.

Author Biography

Dr. Linda Elder is an educational psychologist who has taught both psychology and critical thinking at the college level. She has been President of the Foundation for Critical Thinking and the Executive Director of the Center for Critical Thinking for almost 25 years. She has a special interest in the relation of thought and emotion, as well as the cognitive and affective. She has developed an original theory of the stages of critical thinking development. Elder has coauthored four books on critical thinking, as well as all 23 titles found in the Thinker's Guide Library.Dr. Richard Paul was a leading proponent of critical thinking and through his work and legacy remains an international authority in the field. He founded the Center for Critical Thinking at Sonoma State University in 1980, followed by the Foundation for Critical Thinking. He developed concepts, principles, and theory essentials to a robust and fairminded conception of critical thinking and authored more than 200 articles and seven books on the topic. He presented workshops to hundreds of thousands of educators over his 35-year career as a leader in the critical thinking movement.

Long Description

The Thinker's Guide to Scientific Thinking focuses on developing the intellectual skills inherent in the well-cultivated practice of every area of scientific research and study. It helps students and practicing scientists come to reason within the logic of science and to see the field as a cohesive whole.From astronomers to zoologists and physicists to chemists, skilled scientists use careful analysis to question data, test theories, draw logical conclusions, and propose feasible solutions. Students in science courses, and scientists themselves will find their analytical abilities enhanced by the engaging framework of inquiry set forth by Richard Paul and Linda Elder in this guide.As part of the Thinker's Guide Library, this book advances the mission of the Foundation for Critical Thinking to promote fairminded critical societies through cultivating essential intellectual abilities and virtues across every field of study across world.

Details ISBN0985754427 Year 2015 ISBN-10 0985754427 ISBN-13 9780985754426 Format Paperback Author Linda Elder Series Thinker's Guide Library Language English Pages 70 Subtitle Based on Critical Thinking Concepts and Principles Country of Publication United States Short Title The Thinker's Guide to Scientific Thinking Edition 4th Illustrations Text Boxes; Illustrations, unspecified; Tables; Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Photographs; Black & White Illustrations AU Release Date 2015-01-01 NZ Release Date 2015-01-01 US Release Date 2015-01-01 Publication Date 2015-01-01 UK Release Date 2015-01-01 Edition Description Fourth Edition Audience General Publisher Foundation for Critical Thinking Imprint Foundation for Critical Thinking We've got this

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