Understanding and Using Scientific Evidence

Richard Gott holds a BSc (Leeds), a PhD degree (Leicester) in Physics, and an MA in Education (Leeds). He has (co) authored 12 academic and professional books, some 18 research reports, and written over 60 journal articles and book chapters. His research has focused on practical work and the use of evidence in school science where he has collaborated with his colleague Ros Roberts in a number of research studies, see for example http://www.dur.ac.uk/richard.gott/Evidence/cofev.htm . Prof Gott taught on the MA (Ed) and Ed.D courses and supervises a number of doctoral research students across a range of areas of interest. He was Head of Department from 2000 to 2005.

Introduction The Design of a Simple Investigation Different Types of Variables Other, and More Complex, Designs Making the Best Use of Tables and Graphs What do the Data Mean? Are the Measurements Good Enough? Samples and Populations Lots of Measurements Data as Part of Evidence