1. What is research and what is good research? 2. Different types of research 3. Key processes in conducting research 4. General principles in experimental design
2.1 Conditional Probability Distribution 2.2 Conditional Mean and Regression Analysis 2.3 Linear Regression Modelling 2.4 Correct Model Specification for Conditional Mean 2.5 Conclusion
8.1 The metallic bond and the general properties of metals 8.2 Close packing of spheres and the structure of pure metals 8.3 The structures and properties of alloys