Beginning Behavioral Research: A Conceptual Primer - Couverture souple

Rosnow, Ralph L.; Rosenthal, Robert

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0133984052 ISBN 13 : 9780133984057

Editeur : Pearson Education (US), 1996

Synopsis

Focusing on students as potential educated consumers of scientific research (rather than as professional producers of research), this text proceeds step-by-step through the process of designing and conducting an empirical study, analyzing and interpreting the data, and reporting the findings and conclusions. In the process, it encourages students to be analytical and critical in interpreting research findings, whatever their source.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

For undergraduate introductory courses in Research Methods.

This successful introduction to behavioral research methods―written by two leaders in the field―provides step-by-step guidance through the processes of planning an empirical study, analyzing and interpreting data, and reporting findings and conclusions. It encourages students to be analytical and critical, not only in interpreting research findings, but also in investigating what is behind the claims and conclusions in news reports of scientific results.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Revision of undergrad research methods textbook for psychology, authored by two top research methodologists with excellent names in the field. For students who are required to plan, analyze, and interpret empirical studies and the data they generate. Features strong coverage of statistical power and effect size and an optional discussion of meta-analysis, along with comprehensive coverage of the research process.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson Education (US)
• Date d'édition: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0133984052
• ISBN 13: 9780133984057
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 464
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible