How can we objectively define categories of truth in scientific
thinking? How can we reliably measure the results of research? In this
ground-breaking text, Dienes undertakes a comprehensive historical
analysis of the dominant schools of thought, key theories and
influential thinkers that have progressed the foundational principles
and characteristics that typify scientific research methodology today.
This book delivers a masterfully simple, ‘though not simplistic’,
introduction to the core arguments surrounding Popper, Kuhn and
Lakatos, Fisher and Royall, Neyman and Pearson and Bayes.
Subsequently, this book clarifies the prevalent misconceptions that
surround such theoretical perspectives in psychology today, providing
an especially accessible critique for student readers. This book
launches an informative inquiry into the methods by which
psychologists throughout history have arrived at the conclusions of
research, equipping readers with the knowledge to accurately design
and evaluate their own research and gain confidence in critiquing
results in psychology research. Particular attention is given to
understanding methods of measuring the falsifiability of statements,
probabilities and the differing views on statistical inference. An
illuminating book for any undergraduate psychology student taking
courses in critical thinking, research methods, BPS’s core area
‘conceptual and historical issues’ as well as those studying
masters, phd’s and experienced researchers.
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ISBN
9781137096050
Publisert
2014
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Vendor
Palgrave Bloomsbury
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
Digital bok
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