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Research Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences
von Bart L. Weathington, Christopher J. L. Cunningham und David J. PittengerA comprehensive introduction to research methods and bestpractices for designing, conducting, interpreting, and reportingfindings
This text is designed to develop in students a passion forconducting research and an understanding of the practical value ofsystematic information- gathering and decision-making. It featuresstep-by-step coverage of the research process including researchdesign, statistical considerations, and guidance on writing up andpresenting results.
Recognized leaders in the field--authors Bart Weathington, Christopher Cunningham, and David Pittenger--present:
* Introductions to multiple research designs--includingsingle-participant, multi-group, longitudinal, correlational, andexperimental designs--accompanied by examples
* Bibliographic research and methods for appropriate sampling
* Identifying, developing, and evaluating reliable and validapproaches to measurement
* The issues and steps common to all single-factor and multifactorstudies, as well as single-subject and nonexperimental methods
* How to summarize research in writing that conforms to theeditorial guidelines of the American Psychological Association
A comprehensive review of research methods and the statisticalconcepts that support them, Research Methods for the Behavioraland Social Sciences offers the best techniques for studyingbehavior and social phenomena.
This text is designed to develop in students a passion forconducting research and an understanding of the practical value ofsystematic information- gathering and decision-making. It featuresstep-by-step coverage of the research process including researchdesign, statistical considerations, and guidance on writing up andpresenting results.
Recognized leaders in the field--authors Bart Weathington, Christopher Cunningham, and David Pittenger--present:
* Introductions to multiple research designs--includingsingle-participant, multi-group, longitudinal, correlational, andexperimental designs--accompanied by examples
* Bibliographic research and methods for appropriate sampling
* Identifying, developing, and evaluating reliable and validapproaches to measurement
* The issues and steps common to all single-factor and multifactorstudies, as well as single-subject and nonexperimental methods
* How to summarize research in writing that conforms to theeditorial guidelines of the American Psychological Association
A comprehensive review of research methods and the statisticalconcepts that support them, Research Methods for the Behavioraland Social Sciences offers the best techniques for studyingbehavior and social phenomena.
