Introduction to behavioral research methods /
Leary, Mark R.,
Introduction to behavioral research methods / Introduction to behavioural research methods Mark R. Leary. - Sixth edition. - xvii, 427 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Research in the Behavioral Sciences -- Behavioral Variability and Research -- The Measurement of Behavior -- Approaches to Psychological Measurement -- Selecting Research Participants -- Descriptive Research -- Correlational Research -- Advanced Correlational Strategies -- Basic Issues in Experimental Research -- Experimental Design -- Analyzing Experimental Data -- Analyzing Complex Designs -- Quasi-Experimental Designs -- Single-Case Research -- Ethical Issues in Behavioral Research -- Scientific Writing.
"Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods incorporates the four basic approaches to behavioral research (descriptive research, correlational research, experimental research, and quasi-experimental research), and shows students how to conceptualize questions, measure variables, design studies, and analyze data. Chapters on research ethics and scientific writing (including the most recent version of APA style) round out the book. Throughout each chapter, boxes on "Developing Your Research Skills" and "Behavioral Research Case Study" provide practical examples and pique student interest."--Publisher's website.
0205203981 9780205203987
2011017850
Psychology--Research--Methodology
Research--Methodology.
Research.
BF76.5 / .L39 2012
150.721
Introduction to behavioral research methods / Introduction to behavioural research methods Mark R. Leary. - Sixth edition. - xvii, 427 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Research in the Behavioral Sciences -- Behavioral Variability and Research -- The Measurement of Behavior -- Approaches to Psychological Measurement -- Selecting Research Participants -- Descriptive Research -- Correlational Research -- Advanced Correlational Strategies -- Basic Issues in Experimental Research -- Experimental Design -- Analyzing Experimental Data -- Analyzing Complex Designs -- Quasi-Experimental Designs -- Single-Case Research -- Ethical Issues in Behavioral Research -- Scientific Writing.
"Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods incorporates the four basic approaches to behavioral research (descriptive research, correlational research, experimental research, and quasi-experimental research), and shows students how to conceptualize questions, measure variables, design studies, and analyze data. Chapters on research ethics and scientific writing (including the most recent version of APA style) round out the book. Throughout each chapter, boxes on "Developing Your Research Skills" and "Behavioral Research Case Study" provide practical examples and pique student interest."--Publisher's website.
0205203981 9780205203987
2011017850
Psychology--Research--Methodology
Research--Methodology.
Research.
BF76.5 / .L39 2012
150.721