Research Methods in Psychology

Name: Research Methods in Psychology
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ISBN: 9780078035180

ISBN-10: 007803518X

ISBN-13: 9780078035180

Edition: 9th 2012

Authors: John J. Shaughnessy, Eugene B. Zechmeister, Jeanne S. Zechmeister

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Now in its ninth successful edition, Research Methods in Psychologyunites students' passion for psychology with their interest in answering questions about behavior and mental processes. The text introduces students to an array of methodological tools psychologists use in their research -- from the basics of scientific inquiry, ethical conduct, and controlled observation to correlational, experimental, and applied approaches to research. Throughout, students learn research methods within the context of classic and contemporary studies from diverse areas of psychology.

Book details

List price: $253.33
Edition: 9th
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication date: 2/8/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 512
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.046
Language: English




General Issues



Introduction



The Scientific Method



Ethical Issues in the Conduct of Psychological Research



Descriptive Methods



Observation



Survey Research



Experimental Methods



Independent Groups Designs



Repeated Measures Designs



Complex Designs



Applied Research



Single-Case Designs, and Small-n Research



Quasi-Experimental Designs and Program Evaluation



Analyzing and Reporting Research



Data Analysis and Interpretation: Part I. Describing Data, Confidence Intervals, Correlation



Data Analysis and Interpretation: Part II. Tests of Statistical Significance and the Analysis Story



Communication in Psychology


Appendix: Statistical Tables