Principles of Research in Behavioral Science
Published on 1. December 1995
Book
Hardback
720 pages
978-1-55934-249-0 (ISBN)
Description
Emphasizing question formulation, data collection, and the interpretation of results, this text on behavioural research focuses on advanced methods. The author assumes that the reader has had a first course in research methods and statistics. Individual chapters are devoted to experimental research, correlational research, single-case research, and research in natural settings. The book covers a number of topics of special interest to advanced students, including the role of theory in the research process, how to write research reports focusing on content rather than "APA style", and the social responsibilities of scientists. Chapter-ending review questions give students an opportunity to apply their skills, and these questions can be used for class assignments, or discussion or essay topics.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Weight
1350 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55934-249-0 (9781559342490)
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Bernard E. Whitley
Principles of Research in Behavioral Science
Book
06/2001
2nd Edition
Mayfield Publishing Co ,U.S.
€111.41
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Content
Introduction: behavioural science - theory, research and application; research strategies - an overview. Part 1 Foundations of research: formulating a research question; developing a measurement strategy; scaling and coding; the ethical treatment of research participants; the internal validity of research. Part 2 Research strategies: experimental research; correlational research; single-case research; research in natural settings. Part 3 Collecting and interpreting data: data collection; understanding research results; the generalizability of research. Part 4 Special topics: outcome evaluation and the measurement of change; literature reviewing and meta-analysis; communicating research results; the professional and social responsibilities of scientists.