Research Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences
Autor: | Cunningham, Christopher J L Pittenger, David J Weathington, Bart L |
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EAN: | 9780470458037 |
Sachgruppe: | Psychologie |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Seitenzahl: | 672 |
Produktart: | Gebunden |
Veröffentlichungsdatum: | 26.01.2010 |
Schlagworte: | Psychology |
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A comprehensive introduction to research methods and best practices for designing,conducting, interpreting, and reporting findings This text is designed to develop in students a passion for conducting research and an understanding of the practical value of systematic information- gathering and decision-making. It features step-by-step coverage of the research process including research design, statistical considerations, and guidance on writing up and presenting results. Recognized leaders in the field--authors Bart Weathington, Christopher Cunningham, and David Pittenger--present: * Introductions to multiple research designs--including single-participant, multi-group, longitudinal, correlational, and experimental designs--accompanied by examples * Bibliographic research and methods for appropriate sampling * Identifying, developing, and evaluating reliable and valid approaches to measurement * The issues and steps common to all single-factor and multifactor studies, as well as single-subject and nonexperimental methods * How to summarize research in writing that conforms to the editorial guidelines of the American Psychological Association A comprehensive review of research methods and the statistical concepts that support them, Research Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences offers the best techniques for studying behavior and social phenomena.