Research Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Research Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

<b>A comprehensive introduction to research methods and best practices for designing,conducting, interpreting, and reporting findings</b> <p>This text is designed to develop in students a passion for conducting research and an understanding of the practical value of systematic information- gathering and decision-making. It features step-by-step coverage of the research process including research design, statistical considerations, and guidance on writing up and presenting results.</p> <p>Recognized leaders in the field—authors Bart Weathington, Christopher Cunningham, and David Pittenger—present:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Introductions to multiple research designs—including single-participant, multi-group, longitudinal, correlational, and experimental designs—accompanied by examples</p> </li> <li> <p>Bibliographic research and methods for appropriate sampling</p> </li> <li> <p>Identifying, developing, and evaluating reliable and valid approaches to measurement</p> </li> <li> <p>The issues and steps common to all single-factor and multifactor studies, as well as single-subject and nonexperimental methods</p> </li> <li> <p>How to summarize research in writing that conforms to the editorial guidelines of the American Psychological Association</p> </li> </ul> <p>A comprehensive review of research methods and the statistical concepts that support them, <i>Research Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences</i> offers the best techniques for studying behavior and social phenomena.</p>