
Research in the Cloud
An Introduction to Modern Methods in Behavioral Science
Cambridge University Press
Will be published approx. on 31. October 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
371 pages
978-1-009-60039-2 (ISBN)
Description
Research in the Cloud reimagines how students learn behavioral research methods by focusing on active, project-based learning. This innovative textbook is built around 'CLABs' (Classroom-Laboratory hybrids) that integrate theoretical concepts with hands-on projects, allowing students to learn by doing. It provides dozens of research activities using real data collected from over 2,500 online participants, with all materials, datasets, and analysis instructions available on the Open Science Framework. The book guides students through a four-step progression, from understanding concepts to analyzing real data, engaging in guided research, and creating their own original studies. It incorporates the latest technology, including AI tools for tasks like creating measurement scales, and modern challenges like data quality in online research. This approach helps students to develop a comprehensive portfolio of skills, from statistical analysis to conducting randomized experiments and writing up their research findings. This book is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Reviews / Votes
'If you are a student in the social sciences and want to learn the newest cutting-edge tools, read this book. Research in the Cloud provides an accessible introduction to online research methods written by leaders in the area.' David J. Hauser, Queen's UniversityMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
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Paperback (trade)
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Worked examples or Exercises
ISBN-13
978-1-009-60039-2 (9781009600392)
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Aaron J. Moss | Jonathan Robinson | Leib Litman
Research in the Cloud
An Introduction to Modern Methods in Behavioral Science
Book
approx. 10/2026
Cambridge University Press
€123.50
Not yet published
Persons
Aaron Moss is a social psychologist who studies online research methods and teaches at Siena University. He has taught for more than ten years and written over twenty articles and chapters, covered in publications including the Wall Street Journal and Harvard Business Review. Jonathan Robinson is Computer Science Professor at Touro University and is the Chief Technology Officer at CloudResearch. His innovative work transforms technology into research tools that impact research methodology. He is the author of Conducting Online Research on Amazon Mechanical Turk and Beyond (2020). Leib Litman is Professor of Psychology at Touro University and Chief Research Officer at CloudResearch. With nearly thirty years of experience teaching research methods, he has written close to one hundred articles and book chapters in experimental and cognitive psychology.
Content
Preface; Author information; Introduction; Part I. Fundamentals of Behavioral Research: 1. The study of people; 2. Behavioral science tools; 3. Descriptive research; 4. Measurement; 5. Correlational research; 6. Causal inference; 7. Experimental research; 8. AI tools for qualitative and quantitative research; Part II. Conducting Online Research: 9. Understanding online participant platforms; 10. Data quality; 11. Data quality solutions; 12. Data cleaning; 13. Best practices for designing studies; 14. Best practices for setting up and launching online studies; 15. Ethics and the participant experience; 16. Writing; References; Index.