Argument and Evidence

Description

Phelan and Reynolds' book is for anyone who needs to evaluate arguments and interpret evidence. It deals with the most fundamental aspects of academic study:

* the ability to reason with ideas and evidence

* to formulate arguments effectively

* to appreciate the interplay between ideas and evidence in academic and media debate

Argument and Evidence presents aspects of informal logic and statistical theory in a comprehensible way, enabling students to acquire skills in critical thinking which will outlast their undergraduate studies. Ideal as a companion for courses on methodology or study skills, Argument and Evidence will also be useful for other disciplines in the social sciences and humanities.

Related Subjects

1. Research Methods - Soc. Policy
2. Logic - Philosophy
3. Study Skills