Research Methods In Psychology - Rilegato

Shaughnessy, John J; Zechmeister, Eugene B; Zechmeister, Jeanne S

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0072986220 ISBN 13: 9780072986228

Casa editrice: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2005

Riassunto

Considered one of the best undergraduate method texts in the field for the past two decades, Research Methods in Psychology captures the excitement of psychological inquiry as well as the importance of understanding the methodology that is used to conduct research. The text has been praised for its clear writing, logical organization, depth of coverage, and wide variety of examples from different fields of psychology. The new edition includes updated research, a thoroughly revised introductory chapter, and improved pedagogical features designed to enhance students' learning.

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L'autore:

John J. Shaughnessy is a Professor of Psychology at Hope College, a relatively small, select, undergraduate liberal arts college in Holland, Michigan. After completing the B.S. degree at Loyola University of Chicago in 1969, he received his Ph.D. in 1972 from Northwestern University. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Society whose recent research has focused on practical aspects of memory. He is coauthor, with Benton J. Underwood, of Experimentation in Psychology (Wiley, 1975). He was selected by students in 1992 as the Hope Outstanding Professor Educator; he serves as a mentor in the College's Faculty Development Program for younger faculty; and he has recently been chairperson of the Hope College Psychology Department.

Contenuti:

Part I General Issues

1 Introduction

2 The Scientific Method

3 Ethical Issues in the Conduct of Psychological Research

Part II Descriptive Methods

4 Observation

5 Survey Research

6 Unobtrusive Measures of Behavior

Part III Experimental Methods

7 Independent Groups Designs

8 Repeated Measures Designs

9 Complex Designs

Part IV Applied Research

10 Single-Case Designs, and Small-n Research

11 Quasi-Experimental Designs and Program Evaluation

Part V Analyzing and Reporting Research

12 Data Analysis and Interpretation: Part I. Describing Data, Confidence Intervals, Correlation

13 Data Analysis and Interpretation: Part II. Tests of Statistical Significance and the Analysis Story

14 Communication in Psychology

Appendix: Statistical Tables

Su questa edizione

• Editore: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0072986220
• ISBN 13: 9780072986228
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 544