Research methods : a process of inquiry
This comprehensive text explores the entire range of research methodologies in psychology, using a carefully constructed programmatic approach to introduce topics and systematically build on the earlier presentations
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Upper Saddle River :
Pearson ,
c2013
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| Edition: | 8th ed |
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Table of Contents:
- 1. Curiosity, creativity and commitment
- 2. Research is a process of inquiry
- 3. The starting point : asking questions
- 4. Data and the nature of measurement
- 5. Statistical analysis of data
- 6. Field research : naturalistic and case study research
- 7. Correlational and differential methods of research
- 8. Hypothesis testing, validity and threats to validity
- 9. Controls to reduce threats to validity
- 10. Single-variable, independent-group design
- 11. Correlated-group and single-subject designs
- 12. Factorial designs
- 13. A second look at field research : field experiments, program evaluation and survey research