Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences
Third Edition (Updated Edition)
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The Updated Third Edition has been fully revised for the seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2020), both in the APA style sections within content and the references. The language within the text has been updated to be as inclusive as possible regarding all aspects of identity. The APA sections on style, paper preparation, and ethics have been updated and the text itself has been formatted in the 7th edition style to better reflect the latest style guidance.
Both comprehensive and clear, Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences, Third Edition author Gregory J. Privitera employs a problem-focused approach to introduce research methods. A conversational writing tone speaks to learners directly, empowering students to view research methods as something they are capable of understanding and applying. Within each chapter, students draw conclusions by following the scientific process. To do enable this, Privitera fully integrates the research methods decision tree—from choosing a research design to choosing an appropriate statistic—to encourage students to select the most appropriate methodology for the research question they're seeking to answer. Greg Privitera covers the full scope of methodologies from non-experimental to quasi-experimental to experimental in a straightforward, unbiased manner.
Both comprehensive and clear, Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences, Third Edition author Gregory J. Privitera employs a problem-focused approach to introduce research methods. A conversational writing tone speaks to learners directly, empowering students to view research methods as something they are capable of understanding and applying. Within each chapter, students draw conclusions by following the scientific process. To do enable this, Privitera fully integrates the research methods decision tree—from choosing a research design to choosing an appropriate statistic—to encourage students to select the most appropriate methodology for the research question they're seeking to answer. Greg Privitera covers the full scope of methodologies from non-experimental to quasi-experimental to experimental in a straightforward, unbiased manner.
Contents
About the Author
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
Preface
Preface
To the Student—How to Use SPSS With This Book
To the Student—How to Use SPSS With This Book
SECTION I • SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
- Chapter 1 • Introduction to Scientific Thinking
- Chapter 2 • Generating Testable Ideas
- Chapter 3 • Research Ethics
SECTION II • DEFINING AND MEASURING VARIABLES, SELECTING SAMPLES, AND CHOOSING AN APPROPRIATE RESEARCH DESIGN
- Chapter 4 • Identifying Scientific Variables
- Chapter 5 • Sampling From Populations
- Chapter 6 • Choosing a Research Design
SECTION III • NONEXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGNS
- Chapter 7 • Naturalistic, Qualitative, and Existing Data Research Designs
- Chapter 8 • Survey and Correlational Research Designs
SECTION IV • QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGNS
- Chapter 9 • Quasi-Experimental and Single-Case Experimental Designs
- Chapter 10 • Between-Subjects Experimental Designs
- Chapter 11 • Within-Subjects Experimental Designs
- Chapter 12 • Factorial Experimental Designs
SECTION V • ANALYZING, INTERPRETING, AND COMMUNICATING RESEARCH DATA
- Chapter 13 • Analysis and Interpretation: Exposition of Data
- Chapter 14 • Analysis and Interpretation: Making Decisions About Data
- Chapter 15 • Communicating Research: Preparing Manuscripts, Posters, and Talks
Appendix A: APA-Style Writing, Sample Manuscript, and Posters
Appendix A: APA-Style Writing, Sample Manuscript, and Posters
Appendix B: Instructions for Randomizing and Counterbalancing
Appendix B: Instructions for Randomizing and Counterbalancing
Appendix C: SPSS General Instructions Guide and Statistical Tables
Appendix C: SPSS General Instructions Guide and Statistical Tables
Glossary
Glossary
References
References
Index
Index
Additional materials
Description
The Updated Third Edition has been fully revised for the seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2020), both in the APA style sections within content and the references. The language within the text has been updated to be as inclusive as possible regarding all aspects of identity. The APA sections on style, paper preparation, and ethics have been updated and the text itself has been formatted in the 7th edition style to better reflect the latest style guidance.
Both comprehensive and clear, Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences, Third Edition author Gregory J. Privitera employs a problem-focused approach to introduce research methods. A conversational writing tone speaks to learners directly, empowering students to view research methods as something they are capable of understanding and applying. Within each chapter, students draw conclusions by following the scientific process. To do enable this, Privitera fully integrates the research methods decision tree—from choosing a research design to choosing an appropriate statistic—to encourage students to select the most appropriate methodology for the research question they're seeking to answer. Greg Privitera covers the full scope of methodologies from non-experimental to quasi-experimental to experimental in a straightforward, unbiased manner.
Both comprehensive and clear, Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences, Third Edition author Gregory J. Privitera employs a problem-focused approach to introduce research methods. A conversational writing tone speaks to learners directly, empowering students to view research methods as something they are capable of understanding and applying. Within each chapter, students draw conclusions by following the scientific process. To do enable this, Privitera fully integrates the research methods decision tree—from choosing a research design to choosing an appropriate statistic—to encourage students to select the most appropriate methodology for the research question they're seeking to answer. Greg Privitera covers the full scope of methodologies from non-experimental to quasi-experimental to experimental in a straightforward, unbiased manner.
Contents
About the Author
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
Preface
Preface
To the Student—How to Use SPSS With This Book
To the Student—How to Use SPSS With This Book
SECTION I • SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
- Chapter 1 • Introduction to Scientific Thinking
- Chapter 2 • Generating Testable Ideas
- Chapter 3 • Research Ethics
SECTION II • DEFINING AND MEASURING VARIABLES, SELECTING SAMPLES, AND CHOOSING AN APPROPRIATE RESEARCH DESIGN
- Chapter 4 • Identifying Scientific Variables
- Chapter 5 • Sampling From Populations
- Chapter 6 • Choosing a Research Design
SECTION III • NONEXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGNS
- Chapter 7 • Naturalistic, Qualitative, and Existing Data Research Designs
- Chapter 8 • Survey and Correlational Research Designs
SECTION IV • QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGNS
- Chapter 9 • Quasi-Experimental and Single-Case Experimental Designs
- Chapter 10 • Between-Subjects Experimental Designs
- Chapter 11 • Within-Subjects Experimental Designs
- Chapter 12 • Factorial Experimental Designs
SECTION V • ANALYZING, INTERPRETING, AND COMMUNICATING RESEARCH DATA
- Chapter 13 • Analysis and Interpretation: Exposition of Data
- Chapter 14 • Analysis and Interpretation: Making Decisions About Data
- Chapter 15 • Communicating Research: Preparing Manuscripts, Posters, and Talks
Appendix A: APA-Style Writing, Sample Manuscript, and Posters
Appendix A: APA-Style Writing, Sample Manuscript, and Posters
Appendix B: Instructions for Randomizing and Counterbalancing
Appendix B: Instructions for Randomizing and Counterbalancing
Appendix C: SPSS General Instructions Guide and Statistical Tables
Appendix C: SPSS General Instructions Guide and Statistical Tables
Glossary
Glossary
References
References
Index
Index
Additional materials
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The Updated Third Edition has been fully revised for the seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2020), both in the APA style sections within content and the references. The language within the text has been updated to be as inclusive as possible regarding all aspects of identity. The APA sections on style, paper preparation, and ethics have been updated and the text itself has been formatted in the 7th edition style to better reflect the latest style guidance.
Both comprehensive and clear, Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences, Third Edition author Gregory J. Privitera employs a problem-focused approach to introduce research methods. A conversational writing tone speaks to learners directly, empowering students to view research methods as something they are capable of understanding and applying. Within each chapter, students draw conclusions by following the scientific process. To do enable this, Privitera fully integrates the research methods decision tree—from choosing a research design to choosing an appropriate statistic—to encourage students to select the most appropriate methodology for the research question they're seeking to answer. Greg Privitera covers the full scope of methodologies from non-experimental to quasi-experimental to experimental in a straightforward, unbiased manner.
Both comprehensive and clear, Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences, Third Edition author Gregory J. Privitera employs a problem-focused approach to introduce research methods. A conversational writing tone speaks to learners directly, empowering students to view research methods as something they are capable of understanding and applying. Within each chapter, students draw conclusions by following the scientific process. To do enable this, Privitera fully integrates the research methods decision tree—from choosing a research design to choosing an appropriate statistic—to encourage students to select the most appropriate methodology for the research question they're seeking to answer. Greg Privitera covers the full scope of methodologies from non-experimental to quasi-experimental to experimental in a straightforward, unbiased manner.
Table Of Contents:
- About the Author
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- To the Student—How to Use SPSS With This Book
- SECTION I • SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
- Chapter 1 • Introduction to Scientific Thinking
- Chapter 2 • Generating Testable Ideas
- Chapter 3 • Research Ethics
- SECTION II • DEFINING AND MEASURING VARIABLES, SELECTING SAMPLES, AND CHOOSING AN APPROPRIATE RESEARCH DESIGN
- Chapter 4 • Identifying Scientific Variables
- Chapter 5 • Sampling From Populations
- Chapter 6 • Choosing a Research Design
- SECTION III • NONEXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGNS
- Chapter 7 • Naturalistic, Qualitative, and Existing Data Research Designs
- Chapter 8 • Survey and Correlational Research Designs
- SECTION IV • QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGNS
- Chapter 9 • Quasi-Experimental and Single-Case Experimental Designs
- Chapter 10 • Between-Subjects Experimental Designs
- Chapter 11 • Within-Subjects Experimental Designs
- Chapter 12 • Factorial Experimental Designs
- SECTION V • ANALYZING, INTERPRETING, AND COMMUNICATING RESEARCH DATA
- Chapter 13 • Analysis and Interpretation: Exposition of Data
- Chapter 14 • Analysis and Interpretation: Making Decisions About Data
- Chapter 15 • Communicating Research: Preparing Manuscripts, Posters, and Talks
- Appendix A: APA-Style Writing, Sample Manuscript, and Posters
- Appendix B: Instructions for Randomizing and Counterbalancing
- Appendix C: SPSS General Instructions Guide and Statistical Tables
- Glossary
- References
- Index