Thisbook is an in-depth guide to effective scientific research. Ranging from thephilosophical to the practical, it explains at the outset what science can -and can't - achieve, and discusses its relationship to mathematics and laws. Theauthor then pays extensive attention to the scientific method, including experimentaldesign, verification, uncertainty and statistics. A major aim of the book is tohelp young scientists reflect upon the deeper aims of their work and make the best use of theirtalents in contributing to progress. To this end, it also includes sections onplanning research, on presenting one's findings in writing, as well as onethics and the responsibilities of scientists.