TY - BOOK AU - Saville,Bryan K. TI - A guide to teaching research methods in psychology T2 - Teaching psychological science SN - 1405154802 AV - BF76.5 .S27 2008 U1 - 150.72 22 PY - 2008///] CY - Malden, MA PB - Blackwell Pub. KW - Psychology KW - Research KW - Methodology KW - Study and teaching N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; An introduction to psychological research methods: course content and pedagogical considerations -- Getting ready to teach -- Teaching psychology as a science -- Ethical considerations in psychological research: teaching issues -- Teaching reliability and validity -- Teaching the distinction between experimental and nonexperimental research methods -- Teaching the relation between statistics and research methods -- Teaching the distinction between large-N and small-N research designs -- The laboratory as teaching tool -- Innovative approaches to teaching research methods -- Reflection and revision N2 - "A Guide to Teaching Research Methods in Psychology provides instructors with a practical handbook for teaching psychological research methods. The bookDiscusses in detail many of the challenges and dilemmas that instructors often face when teaching this demanding course Covers a wide range of topics - from pedagogical considerations and course preparation to reflection and course revision Offers alternative strategies for teaching research methods with practical suggestions for their implementation Accessible and informative to all current and future research methods instructors, from graduate assistants to seasoned classroom veterans"--Publisher description UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0802/2007021329-b.html ER -