Experimental Psychology Methods of Research

Name: Experimental Psychology Methods of Research
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ISBN: 9780133988840

ISBN-10: 0133988848

ISBN-13: 9780133988840

Edition: 7th 1997 (Revised)

Authors: Frank J. McGuigan

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For one-quarter/semester, sophomore/graduate-level courses in Research Methods and Experimental Psychology. This text explores the field of experimental psychology from the standpoint of scientific methodology and methods of experimentation, rather than from specific content areas. It leads students step-by-step through the process of effectively completing statistical analyses for the major research designs used in behavioral research and emphasizes the mutual facilitation of pure and applied research and the wise application of effective research methods to benefit society.

Book details

List price: $202.20
Edition: 7th
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 10/17/1996
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 496
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.75" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.936
Language: English




An Overview of Experimentation



The Problem



The Hypothesis



The Experimental Variables and How to Control Them



The Research Plan



Experimental Design: The Case of Two Independent Groups



Experimental Design: The Case of More Than Two Independent Groups



Experimental Design: The Factorial Design



Correlations and Experimental Designs



Experimental Design: Single-Subject (N=1) Research



Quasi-Experimental Designs: Seeking Solutions to Society's Problems



Generalization, Explanation, and Prediction in Psychology



Statistical Tables



Writing Up Your Experiment



The Use of Computers in Research



Ethical Principles in the Conduct of Psychological Research



American Psychological Journals



Answers to Problems


Glossary of Terms, Statistical Symbols, and Statistical Equations


References


Index