RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY by Paul G. Nestor, Russell K. Schutt ( 9781412994859 )

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RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY
INVESTIGATING HUMAN BEHAVIOR

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ISBN 10:

1412994853

ISBN 13:

9781412994859

Publisher:

SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC EBOOKS

Pub. date:

1 February, 2011

Pages:

528

Description:

Using case studies and substantive research stories throughout, this is very much a 'hands on' introduction to the entire research process for psychology students.

Synopsis:

Using substantive research stories to illustrate the presentation of research methods in each chapter, this textbook presents systematically the entire research process and its major variants within a unifying conceptual framework. It is written in a style that is clear and appealing to students while also maintaining the highest expectations about what they should learn.Key features:- with the scientific method at its core, students learn how to both design and critique research- includes a full chapter on ethics alongside end-of-chapter 'Ethics in Action' exercises throughout the book- each chapter has an interesting overarching thematic issue or topic, illustrated by real data, which teaches students the concepts and methods in an applied fashion- 'Research in the News'. Each section summarizes a science story that attests to the relevance of research methods- an extensive ancillary package with interactive exercises tied to research articles, video clips, and learning activities is included on the companion study site- experiential, hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves approach to learning: Elegant but simple experiments are presented that can be customised for both in-class exercises and research projects- helps students learn the difference between peer-reviewed scientific articles and journalistic pieces- cultural and developmental perspectives, illuminating how culture shapes our thinking and our thinking shapes culture, are included throughout- statistical reasoning elements introduced in each chapter, culminating in Chapter 10, which is exclusively devoted to data analyses.

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SAGE Publications Inc

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Non-returnable

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