Strategies and tactics of behavioral research

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Johnston, James M. (Author), Pennypacker, H. S. [ (Henry S.)] (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Routledge/Taylor and Francis , 2008
Edition:3rd ed
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Pt 1. The natural science of behavior
  • 1. Science and scientific behavior
  • 2. Behavior as a scientific subject matter
  • 3. Asking experimental questions
  • Pt 2. Measurement
  • 4. Selecting and defining response classes
  • 5. Dimension quantities and units of measurement
  • 6. Observing and recording
  • 7. Assessing measurement
  • Pt 3. Design
  • 8. Behavioral variability
  • 9. Steady states and transitions
  • 10. Strategic issues in experimental design
  • 11. Creating experimental designs
  • Pt 4. Interpretation
  • 12. Analyzing behavioral data
  • 13. Interpreting experiments.