Methods Toward a Science of Behavior and Experience

by Ray, William J.

• ISBN13: 9780534357214
• ISBN10: 0534357210
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-08-18
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

In this revision of his best-selling text, William Ray takes a broad, "philosophy of science" approach, introducing students to the basics of doing science and to the spirit that motivates scientists. Acclaimed in the field for its clarity, comprehensiveness, and accuracy, the text helps students see how scientists get their ideas for their studies and how ideas are turned into testable hypotheses. Ray is noted for his ability to present difficult concepts in a clear, straightforward fashion and for his excellent use of examples and graphs to make concepts easy to understand. For example, he not only illustrates the concept of interaction effect with research examples, he also graphically represents numerous possible outcomes.

Table of Contents

What is Science?

Introduction to the Methods of Science

Developing the Hypothesis

Description of Behavior Through Numerical Representation

Inferential Statistics: Making Statistical Decisions

Testing the Hypothesis: A Conceptual Introduction

Control: The Keystone of the Experimental Method

Applying the Logic of Experimentation: Between-Subjects Designs

Extending the Logic of Experimentation: Within-Subjects and Matched-Subjects Approaches

The Ecology of the Experiment: The Scientist and Subject in Relation to Their Environment

Quasi-Experimental, Correlational, and Naturalistic Observation Designs

Single Subject Designs

Questionnaires. Survey Research. And Sampling

Ethics

Sharing the Results

Beyond Method

Guidelines to Reduce Biased Language in Scientific Writing

Printed Article

Article Manuscript

Tables

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