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Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences, Fourth Edition employs a problem-focused approach to present a clear, comprehensive, and conversational introduction to research methods. Author Gregory J. Privitera integrates the research methods decision tree into the design process to help students choose the most appropriate method for the research question they are seeking to answer.
Contents
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Preface
To the Student—How to Use SPSS With This Book
Section I • Scientific Inquiry
Chapter 1 • Introduction to Scientific Thinking
Chapter 2 • Generating Testable Ideas
Chapter 3 • Research Ethics
Section II • Defining and Measuring Variables, Selecting Samples, and Choosing an Appropriate Research Design
Chapter 4 • Identifying Scientific Variables
Chapter 5 • Sampling From Populations
Chapter 6 • Choosing a Research Design
Section III • Nonexperimental Research Designs
Chapter 7 • Qualitative Research Designs
Chapter 8 • Naturalistic and Existing Data Research Designs
Chapter 9 • Survey and Correlational Research Designs
Section IV • Quasi-Experimental and Experimental Research Designs
Chapter 10 • Quasi-Experimental and Single-Case Experimental Designs
Chapter 11 • Between-Subjects Experimental Designs
Chapter 12 • Within-Subjects Experimental Designs
Chapter 13 • Factorial Experimental Designs
Section V • Analyzing, Interpreting, And Communicating Research Data
Chapter 14 • Analysis and Interpretation: Exposition of Data
Chapter 15 • Analysis and Interpretation: Making Decisions About Data
Chapter 16 • Communicating Research: Preparing Manuscripts, Posters, and Talks
Appendix A: APA-Style Writing, Sample Manuscript, and Posters
Appendix B: Instructions for Randomizing and Counterbalancing
Appendix C: SPSS General Instructions Guide and Statistical Tables
Glossary
References
Index
