For courses in Research Methods.

This thorough and up-to-date text presents the concepts and procedures in conducting research-in a way that enables students to easily understand, integrate, and apply them-and incorporates the use of technology. A "how to" perspective features descriptions and clear examples that show students how to perform the activities involved in designing research, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing a report. The book also contains classic and modern research on various topics.

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I. FUNDAMENTALS OF RESEARCH.

1. Goals and Methods of Science.
2. Choosing Topics and Methods for Research.
3. Ethics in Conducting Research and Reporting Outcomes.
4. Data: Measurement and Analysis.

II. ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS OF RESEARCH STRATEGIES.

5. Experimental Strategies.
6. Nonexperimental Strategies.

III. RESEARCH DESIGN, ANALYSIS, AND PREPARATION.

7. Single-Factor, Independent-Groups Designs.
8. Single-Factor, Dependent-Groups Designs.
9. Factorial Designs.
10. Preparing to Conduct a Study.

IV. APPLIED, DESCRIPTIVE, AND ADVANCED METHODS.

11. Intrasubject Research: Small-N Designs.
12. Descriptive, Program Evaluation, and Advanced Methods.

V. APPENDIXES.

Appendix A. Reporting the Results of Research.
Appendix B. Statistical Procedures.
References.
Glossary.
Name Index.
Subject Index.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780131111615
Publisert
2004-12-01
Utgiver
Vendor
Pearson
Vekt
921 gr
Høyde
196 mm
Bredde
240 mm
Dybde
26 mm
Aldersnivå
05, U
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
544