Research Methods: A Process of Inquiry

Name: Research Methods: A Process of Inquiry
Author: Anthony Graziano

Pearson New International Edition

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Paperback, blz. | Engels

Pearson Education | 2013

ISBN13: 9781292042169

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Explores the entire range of research methodologies in psychology.

This comprehensive text uses a carefully constructed programmatic approach to introduce topics and systematically build on earlier presentations. Research Methods emphasizes research concepts, as well as specific, technical research strategies, to help students develop an understanding of the underlying rational-empirical processes of science and gain specific research skills.

The authors provide clearly written explanations of concepts and numerous examples drawn from all areas of psychology to enable students to develop a sophisticated understanding of the research process. The 8th edition includes an extensive integrated Web site (http://www.mikeraulin.com/graziano8e/) with a variety of resources for students.

Learning Goals

Upon completing this book readers will be able to: Understand the concepts of research design Develop research skills based on a knowledge of appropriate research design Develop a sensitivity to ethical issues in research and the skills necessary to address these issues Understand basic statistical concepts

Specificaties

ISBN13:9781292042169

Taal:Engels

Bindwijze:Paperback

Uitgever:Pearson Education

Hoofdrubriek:Mens en maatschappij

Inhoudsopgave

<ul> <li>Chapter 1 Curiosity, Creativity, and Commitment </li> <li>Chapter 2 Research is a Process of Inquiry </li> <li>Chapter 3 The Starting Point: Asking Questions </li> <li>Chapter 4 Data and the Nature of Measurement </li> <li>Chapter 5 Statistical Analysis of Data </li> <li>Chapter 6 Field Research: Naturalistic and Case Study Research </li> <li>Chapter 7 Correlational and Differential Methods of Research </li> <li>Chapter 8 Hypothesis Testing, Validity, and Threats to Validity </li> <li>Chapter 9 Controls to Reduce Threats to Validity </li> <li>Chapter 10 Single-Variable, Independent-Groups Designs </li> <li>Chapter 11 Correlated-Groups and Single-Subject Designs </li> <li>Chapter 12 Factorial Designs </li> <li>Chapter 13 A Second Look at Field Research: Field Experiments, Program Evaluation, and Survey Research </li> <li>Appendix A Using the Student Resource Website </li> <li>Appendix B Writing a Research Report in APA Publication Style </li> <li>Appendix C Conducting Library Research </li> <li>Appendix D Selecting Statistical Procedures </li> <li>Appendix E Research Design Checklist </li> <li>Appendix F Meta-Analysis </li> <li>Appendix G Random Numbers </li> <li>Appendix H Answers to Quick-Check Review Questions </li> <li>Glossary </li> <li>References </li> <li>Name Index </li> <li>Subject Index </li> </ul>