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Encourages mastery of the basic principles of psychological research
Research Methods, Design, and Analysis, 12/e, provides an understanding of the research methods used to investigate human thought and behavior. The coverage of experimental, qualitative, correlational, and survey research helps students develop their research skills for all aspects of psychology. Information is presented in a simple and straightforward manner and placed into context of actual research studies, helping students make real-life connections.
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Table of Contents
In this Section:
1. Brief Table of Contents
2. Full Table of Contents
Brief Table of Contents
PART I: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction to Scientific Research
Chapter 2: Research Approaches and Methods of Data Collection
PART II: Planning the Research Study
Chapter 3: Problem Identification and Hypothesis Formation
Chapter 4: Ethics
PART III: Foundations of Research
Chapter 5: Measuring Variables and Sampling
Chapter 6: Research Validity
PART IV: Experimental Methods
Chapter 7: Control Techniques in Experimental Research
Chapter 8: Experimental Research Design
Chapter 9: Procedure for Conducting an Experiment
Chapter 10: Quasi-Experimental Designs
Chapter 11: Single-Case Research Designs
PART V: Survey, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods Research
Chapter 12: Survey Research
Chapter 13: Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research
PART VI: Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Chapter 14: Descriptive Statistics
Chapter 15: Inferential Statistics
PART VII: Writing the Research Report
Chapter 16: Preparing the Research Report for Presentation or Publication
Full Table of Contents
PART I: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction to Scientific Research
Introduction
Methods of Acquiring Knowledge
Science
Basic Assumptions Underlying Scientific Research
Characteristics of Scientific Research
The Role of Theory in Scientific Research
The Role of the Scientist in Psychological Research
Objectives of Psychological Research
Pseudoscience
Chapter 2: Research Approaches and Methods of Data Collection
Variables in Quantitative Research
Experimental Research
Causation
The Psychological Experiment
Example of an Experiment and Its Logic
Advantages of the Experimental Approach
Disadvantages of the Experimental Approach
Experimental Research Settings
Nonexperimental Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research
Major Methods of Data Collection
PART II: Planning the Research Study
Chapter 3: Problem Identification and Hypothesis Formation
Sources of Research Ideas
Bias in Research Ideas
Ideas Not Capable of Scientific Investigation
Review of the Literature
Feasibility of the Study
Formulating the Research Problem
Formulating Hypotheses
Chapter 4: Ethics
Research Ethics: What Are They?
Ethical Dilemmas
Ethical Guidelines
APA Ethical Standards for Research
Ethical Issues to Consider When Conducting Research
Ethical Issues in Electronic Research
Ethical Issues in Preparing the Research Report
Ethics of Animal (Nonhuman) Research
Safeguards in the Use of Animals
Animal Research Guidelines
PART III: Foundations of Research
Chapter 5: Measuring Variables and Sampling
Defining Measurement
Scales of Measurement
Psychometric Properties of Good Measurement
Using Reliability and Validity Information
Sources of Information About Tests
Sampling Methods
Terminology Used in Sampling
Random Sampling Techniques
Nonrandom Sampling Techniques
Random Selection and Random Assignment
Determining the Sample Size When Random Sampling Is Used
Sampling in Qualitative Research
Chapter 6: Research Validity
Overview of Four Major Types of Validity
Statistical Conclusion Validity
Construct Validity
Internal Validity
External Validity
Relationship between Internal and External Validity
PART IV: Experimental Methods
Chapter 7: Control Techniques in Experimental Research
Control Techniques Carried Out at the Beginning of the Experiment Randomization
Matching
Control Techniques Carried Out During the Experiment
Counterbalancing
Control of Participant Effects
Control of Experimenter Effects
Likelihood of Achieving Control
Chapter 8: Experimental Research Design
Weak Experimental Research Designs
Strong Experimental Research Designs
Between-Participants Designs
Within-Participants Designs
Mixed Designs
Factorial Designs
Factorial Designs Based on Within-Subjects Independent Variables
Factorial Designs Based on a Mixed Model
Strengths and Weaknesses of Factorial Designs
Choice or Construction of the Appropriate Experimental Design
Chapter 9: Procedure for Conducting an Experiment
Institutional Approval
Research Participants
Sample Size
Apparatus and/or Instruments
Procedure
Scheduling of Research Participants
Consent to Participate
Instructions
Data Collection
Debriefing, or Postexperimental Interview
Pilot Study
Chapter 10: Quasi-Experimental Designs
Nonequivalent Comparison Group Design
Time-Series Design
Regression Discontinuity Design
Chapter 11: Single-Case Research Designs
Single-Case Designs
Methodological Considerations in Using Single-Case Designs
Criteria for Evaluating Change
Rival Hypotheses
PART V: Survey, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods Research
Chapter 12: Survey Research
When Should One Conduct Survey Research?
Steps in Survey Research
Cross-sectional and Longitudinal Designs
Selecting a Survey Data Collection Method
Constructing and Refining a Survey Instrument
Selecting Your Survey Sample from the Population
Preparing and Analyzing Your Survey Data
Chapter 13: Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research
Major Characteristics of Qualitative Research
Research Validity in Qualitative Research
Four Major Qualitative Research Methods
Phenomenology
Ethnography
Case Study Research
Grounded Theory
Mixed Methods Research
Research Validity in Mixed Methods Research
Mixed Methods Designs
PART VI: Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Chapter 14: Descriptive Statistics
Descriptive Statistics
Frequency Distributions
Graphic Representations of Data
Measures of Central Tendency
Measures of Variability
Examining Relationships Among Variables
Chapter 15: Inferential Statistics
Sampling Distributions
Estimation
Hypothesis Testing
Hypothesis Testing in Practice
Hypothesis Testing and Research Design
PART VII: Writing the Research Report
Chapter 16: Preparing the Research Report for Presentation or Publication
The APA Format
Preparation of the Research Report
Submission of the Research Report for Publication
Presenting Research Results at Professional Conferences
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