Understanding research methods for the behavioral sciences / Frederick J. Gravetter and Lori-Ann B. Forzano
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TextPublication details: Andover : Cengage Learning, 2012Edition: Second editionDescription: 564 pages ; illustrations : 24 cmISBN: 9789814352369Subject(s): PSYCHOLOGY -- RESEARCH -- METHODOLOGY | SOCIAL SCIENCES -- RESEARCH -- METHODOLOGY | PSYCHOLOGY -- STATISTICAL METHODS | SOCIAL SCIENCE -- STATISTICAL METHODSLOC classification: GC BF 76.5 .G73 2012Summary: This textbook has developed from years of teaching research methods. During that time, we would try different examples or different explanations in the classroom and watch students' response. Over the years, the course evolved into a less intimidating and more interesting approach that seems to be very effective in getting students interest in research.
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Includes index and bibliographical references.
Contents:
1. Methods for acquiring knowledge -- 2. Finding research ideas -- 3. Research ethics -- 4. Measuring variables -- 5. Sampling techniques -- 6. Approaches to research : internal and external validity -- 7. Descriptive research -- 8. The Correlation research strategy -- 9. True experiments -- 10. The between-subjects experimental design -- 11. The Within-subjects experimental design -- 12. The Nonexperimental and quasi-experimental research strategies -- 13. Factorial designs -- 14. Statistical analyses -- 15. Single-subject research designs -- 16. An Introduction to APA-style research reports
This textbook has developed from years of teaching research methods. During that time, we would try different examples or different explanations in the classroom and watch students' response. Over the years, the course evolved into a less intimidating and more interesting approach that seems to be very effective in getting students interest in research.
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