1. Edition - February 2010
92.90 Euro
2010. 672 Pages, Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0-470-45803-8
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-45803-7 - John Wiley & Sons









Short description
This book integrates research methods and the interpretation of statistics in a comprehensive yet easy to understand format. Technical information is provided so instructors can show students what is "under the hood" of the techniques being used, with a focus on the application of statistical methods and designing and conducting meaningful research. In addition, it broadly represents the behavioral and social sciences, rather than being overly specific to a particular discipline.

From the contents
Overview of the Research Process.

Chapter 1: Research and the Social Sciences.

Chapter 2: Ethics and Research.

Chapter 3: The Foundations of Research.

Chapter 4: An Overview of Empirical Methods.

Chapter 5: Writing the Research Report.

Chapter 6: Reviewing the Literature & Forming Hypotheses.

Chapter 7: Sampling.

Chapter 8: Creating and Using Tests, Surveys, and Objective Measures.

Chapter 9: A Model for Research Design.

Chapter 10: Correlational Research.

Chapter 11: Between-Subjects Designs.

Chapter 12: Single Variable Between Subjects Research.

Chapter 13: Between Subjects Factorial Designs.

Chapter 14: Correlated Groups Designs.

Chapter 15: Single-participant Experiments, Longitudinal Studies, and Quasi Experimental Designs.

Chapter 16: Research with Categorical Data.

Chapter 17: Qualitative Research.

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

Appendix B: Statistical Tables.

Appendix C: Answers to Knowledge Check Questions.

References.

Index.