Research methods, and design, and analysis (11st ed )

This text presents a reader-friendly introduction to the basic principles of experimental psychological research.

Research Methods, Design, and Analysis is organized so that each chapter focuses on a specific step in the research process. This text provides instruction in experimental research as well as non-experimental approaches such as ex-post facto research, correlational research, and survey research. Also included are qualitative research approaches such as ethnography and phenomenology. The current edition, while maintaining detailed coverage of the experimental method, has expanded coverage on nonexperimental methods as well as expanded coverage of data analysis.

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: EXPLORATORY AND DESCRIPTIVE METHODS

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 Writing an APA Style Research Report

APPENDIX A: Answers to end of chapter multiple choice questions.

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