Research Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Name: Research Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences
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ISBN: 9780470458037

ISBN-10: 0470458038

ISBN-13: 9780470458037

Edition: 2009

Authors: Bart L. Weathington, Christopher J. L. Cunningham, David J. Pittenger

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A comprehensive introduction to research methods and best practices for designing,conducting, interpreting, and reporting findingsThis text is designed to develop in students a passion for conducting research and an understanding of the practical value of systematic information- gathering and decision-making. It features step-by-step coverage of the research process including research design, statistical considerations, and guidance on writing up and presenting results.Recognized leaders in the field-authors Bart Weathington, Christopher Cunningham, and David Pittenger-present:Introductions to multiple research designs-including single-participant, multi-group, longitudinal, correlational,…

Book details

List price: $240.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 1/7/2010
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 672
Size: 7.60" wide x 9.50" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 2.838
Language: English



Overview of the Research Process



Research and the Social Sciences



Ethics and Research



The Foundations of Research



An Overview of Empirical Methods



Writing the Research Report



Reviewing the Literature & Forming Hypotheses



Sampling



Creating and Using Tests, Surveys, and Objective Measures



A Model for Research Design



Correlational Research



Between-Subjects Designs



Single Variable Between Subjects Research



Between Subjects Factorial Designs



Correlated Groups Designs



Single-participant Experiments, Longitudinal Studies, and Quasi Experimental Designs



Research with Categorical Data



Qualitative Research



Statistics Behind The Research or What Was I Supposed to Remember from My Statistics Class Anyway?



Statistical Tables



Answers to Knowledge Check Questions


References


Index