Published by Pearson (October 3, 2013) © 2014

Anthony Graziano | Michael Raulin
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    ISBN-13: 9781292053301R365

    Research Methods: A Process of Inquiry ,8th edition

    Language: English

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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 emphasises 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.

     

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