Research Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

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.