Research Methods and Statistics

Research Methods and Statistics

<P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B> <I>Thinking critically about research and data analysis</I> </B> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B> <I> </I> </B> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Beins and McCarthy present a seamless introduction to statistics and research methods, identifying different research areas and how one approaches them statistically.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">The text is designed for a one- or two-semester combined course in Statistics and Research Methods/Experimental Psychology. It helps students develop critical thinking skills about research and data analysis they see in the news and to evaluate claims people make based on that research.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B>Teaching & Learning Experience</B> </P> <UL> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"> <I>Personalize Learning €" </I>The new MySearchLab with eText delivers proven results in helping students succeed and provides engaging experiences that personalize learning.</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"> <I>Improve Critical Thinking €" </I>The entire text helps students develop critical thinking skills about research and data analysis they see in the news and to evaluate claims people make about research.</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"> <I>Engage Students €"</I> €œLiving€ research examples, as well as a Lab Manual and eText within MySearchLab capture student interest.</DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"> <I>Explore Research €"</I> In-text research examples and a lab manual included in MySearchLab help engage students in the research process.  </DIV> </LI> <LI> <DIV style="MARGIN: 0px"> <I>Support Instructors €"</I> MyTest, PowerPoints, and an instructor€s manual offer additional support for instructors.</DIV> </LI> </UL> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B>Note: </B>MySearchLab with eText does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab with eText, please visit: <U> www.mysearchlab.com </U> or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MySearchLab with eText (at no additional cost).</P>