{"product_id":"9781041218722","title":"Introduction to Metascience and the Critical Appraisal of Research From First Principles to Complex Concepts","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIntroduction to Metascience and the Critical Appraisal of Research\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrom First Principles to Complex Concepts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlex Byrnes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Research \u0026amp; Methodology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis groundbreaking book guides readers from basic probability concepts to sophisticated critical analysis of research literature. Starting with fundamental statistical principles, it systematically builds toward identifying common errors in primary research. The book comprehensively covers the three major concerns of modern metascience: base rate neglect, multiple comparison (p-hacking), and publication bias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike existing texts, it works methodically from first principles to complex concepts, equipping readers with practical skills to audit research papers. By Chapter 3, students will understand the majority of common research errors, and by completion, they'll possess the tools to critically evaluate arbitrary scientific papers with professional-level scrutiny. With growing governmental support for metascience and post-publication audits, this book arrives at a pivotal moment when standards for research evaluation are being established across disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis text serves multiple audiences with its accessible yet rigorous approach. Primary readership includes practicing researchers and professional auditors seeking to develop metascience expertise. As academic institutions develop dedicated metascience courses, this book fills a critical gap in available textbooks. Secondary readership includes journalists, investors, and research funders who regularly engage with scientific literature and require skills to evaluate research quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlex Byrnes\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, statistician, and metaresearcher in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 November 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoutledge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781041218722\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e236\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63547533820044,"sku":"9781041218722","price":54.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781041218722","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}