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_beng
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_dDLC
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_bTHI
100 1 _aThiel, David V.
245 1 0 _aResearch methods for engineers /
_cDavid V. Thiel.
260 _aCambridge :
_bCambridge University Press,
_c2014.
300 _axiii, 291 p. :
_bill. ;
_c23 cm.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 8 _aMachine generated contents note: 1. Introduction to engineering research; 2. Literature search and review; 3. Developing a research plan; 4. Statistical analysis; 5. Optimisation techniques; 6. Survey research methods; 7. Research presentation; 8. The path forward; Appendix A. Matlab plot functions; Appendix B. Excel plot functions.
520 _a"Learn how to plan for success with this hands-on guide to conducting high-quality engineering research. Plan and implement your next project for maximum impact: step-by-step instructions cover every stage in engineering research, from the identification of an appropriate research topic through to the successful presentation of results. Improve your research outcomes: discover essential tools and methods for producing high-quality, rigorous research, including statistical analysis, survey design, and optimisation techniques. Research with purpose and direction: clear explanations, real-world examples, and over 50 customisable end-of-chapter exercises, all written with the practical and ethical considerations of engineering in mind. A unique engineering perspective: written especially for engineers, and relevant across all engineering disciplines, this is the ideal book for graduate students, undergraduates, and new academics looking to launch their research careers"--
520 _a"Research Methods for Engineers Learn how to plan for success with this hands-on guide to conducting high-quality engineering research. Plan and implement your next project for maximum impact Step-by-step instructions cover every stage in engineering research, from the identification of an appropriate research topic through to the successful presentation of results. Improve your research outcomes Discover essential tools and methods for producing high-quality, rigorous research, including statistical analysis, survey design, and optimization techniques. Research with purpose and direction Clear explanations, real-world examples, and over 50 customisable end-of-chapter exercises, all written with the practical and ethical considerations of engineering in mind. A unique engineering perspective Written especially for engineers, and relevant across all engineering disciplines, this is the ideal book for graduate students, undergraduates, and new academics looking to launch their research careers"--
650 7 _aEngineering
_xResearch
_xMethodology.
_2BUEsh
653 _bGGEN
_bENGGEN
_cApril2018
856 4 2 _3Cover image
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