Research methods: a process of inquiry

✍ Scribed by Graziano, Anthony M;Raulin, Michael L

• Publisher: Pearson Education
• Year: 2013;2014
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 430
• Edition: Eighth edition, New international edition
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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 emphasizes 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. The 8th edition includes an extensive integrated Web site (http: //www.mikeraulin.com/graziano8e/) with a variety of resources for students. 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"

✦ Table of Contents

Cover......Page 1
Table of Contents......Page 4
1. Curiosity, Creativity, and Commitment......Page 6
2. Research is a Process of Inquiry......Page 40
3. The Starting Point: Asking Questions......Page 76
4. Data and the Nature of Measurement......Page 102
5. Statistical Analysis of Data......Page 126
6. Correlational and Differential Methods of Research......Page 156
7. Field Research: Naturalistic and Case Study Research......Page 182
8. Hypothesis Testing, Validity, and Threats to Validity......Page 212
9. Controls to Reduce Threats to Validity......Page 240
10. Single-Variable, Independent-Groups Designs......Page 270
11. Correlated-Groups and Single-Subject Designs......Page 304
12. Factorial Designs......Page 336
Note to Students on the Nature of Scientific Discoveries......Page 362
Appendix: Using the Student Resource Website......Page 364
Appendix: Writing a Research Report in APA Publication Style......Page 370
Appendix: Conducting Library Research......Page 380
Appendix: Selecting Statistical Procedures......Page 388
Appendix: Research Design Checklist......Page 402
Appendix: Meta-Analysis......Page 410
Appendix: Random Numbers......Page 416
B......Page 422
D......Page 423
F......Page 424
I......Page 425
O......Page 426
R......Page 427
S......Page 428
W......Page 429
Y......Page 430

✦ Subjects

Psychology