1st Edition
Experimental Design and Scientific Data Analysis
Introduction to this book; Part 1: Experimental design; Chapter 1. Why?: scientific method and writing a research question; Chapter 2. How?: experimental design methodology; Chapter 3. What: ethical sampling and scientific rigour; Part 2: Scientific Data Analysis; Chapter 4: Introduction to statistics for conservators; Chapter 5: How to display results; Chapter 6: Writing reports in scientific style.
Biography
Lynda K. Skipper is a senior lecturer in conservation at the University of Lincoln, UK, focusing on science, research, and preventive conservation. She has a PGCE in higher education teaching and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She researches historic interiors and stone biodeterioration.
Philip J. A. Skipper is a research associate and associate lecturer at the University of Lincoln. He also works as a freelance consultant, currently contracted with Historic England to provide advice and carry out research projects on biological growth, biodeterioration of heritage materials, surface treatments, and general heritage science.
