Description
Explores the entire range of research methodologies in psychology. This comprehensive text uses a carefully constructed programmatic approach to introduce topics and systematically build on earlier presentations. Research Methods emphasizes research concepts, as well as specific, technical research strategies, to help students develop an understanding of the underlying rational-empirical processes of science and gain specific research skills. The authors provide clearly written explanations of concepts and numerous examples drawn from all areas of psychology to enable students to develop a sophisticated understanding of the research process. The 8th edition includes an extensive integrated Web site (http://www.mikeraulin.com/graziano8e/) with a variety of resources for students. Learning Goals Upon completing this book readers will be able to: Understand the concepts of research design Develop research skills based on a knowledge of appropriate research design Develop a sensitivity to ethical issues in research and the skills necessary to address these issues Understand basic statistical concepts Chapter 1 Curiosity, Creativity, and Commitment Chapter 2 Research is a Process of Inquiry Chapter 3 The Starting Point: Asking Questions Chapter 4 Data and the Nature of Measurement Chapter 5 Statistical Analysis of Data Chapter 6 Field Research: Naturalistic and Case Study Research Chapter 7 Correlational and Differential Methods of Research Chapter 8 Hypothesis Testing, Validity, and Threats to Validity Chapter 9 Controls to Reduce Threats to Validity Chapter 10 Single-Variable, Independent-Groups Designs Chapter 11 Correlated-Groups and Single-Subject Designs Chapter 12 Factorial Designs Chapter 13 A Second Look at Field Research: Field Experiments, Program Evaluation, and Survey Research Appendix A Using the Student Resource Website Appendix B Writing a Research Report in APA Publication Style Appendix C Conducting Library Research Appendix D Selecting Statistical Procedures Appendix E Research Design Checklist Appendix F Meta-Analysis Appendix G Random Numbers Appendix H Answers to Quick-Check Review Questions Glossary References Name Index Subject Index
