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Research methods in psychology / John J. Shaughnessy, Hope College, Eugene B. Zechmeister, Loyola University of Chicago, Jeanne S. Zechmeister.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Research methods in psychologyPublication details: Dubuque : McGraw-Hill Education, [2015]Edition: 10th EdDescription: xviii, 489 p. : ill ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 978-1259252969
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 150.721 23
LOC classification:
  • BF76.5 .S46 2015
Contents:
Preface -- General issues -- Introduction -- The scientific method -- Ethical issues in the conduct of psychological research -- Descriptive methods -- Observation -- Survey research -- Experimental methods -- Independent groups designs -- Repeated measures designs -- Complex designs -- Single-case designs and small-n research -- Quasi-experimental designs and program evaluation -- Data analysis and interpretation -- Describing data, confidence intervals, correlation -- Communication in psychology -- Glossary -- References -- Credits -- Name index -- Subject index.
Summary: Psychologists use a variety of research methods and tools to learn about behavior and mental processes. The goal of this book is to introduce students to the “multimethod approach” to research in psychology, including observational, survey, and experimental methods. Students learn the strengths and weaknesses of each method, as well as ethical dilemmas when using them, so that they can become competent practitioners and thoughtful consumers of psychological research. Our approach is to engage students in the research process by describing contemporary research in psychology. Students learn about recent topics such as online dating and Facebook, cross-cultural observations of helping behavior, PTSD in orphaned chimpanzees, Medicaid and Medicare health outcomes, decision-making during Hurricane Katrina, clinical research and DSM-5, and much more. Each chapter's “stretching exercises,” “stat tips,” review questions, and challenge questions develop students' critical thinking about the psychological research that appears in scientific journals and in popular media. Together with the companion Online Learning Center for students, the 10th edition of Research Methods in Psychology provides a clearly written, compelling introduction to research methods in psychology. Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect® is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 451-469) and index.

Preface -- General issues -- Introduction -- The scientific method -- Ethical issues in the conduct of psychological research -- Descriptive methods -- Observation -- Survey research -- Experimental methods -- Independent groups designs -- Repeated measures designs -- Complex designs -- Single-case designs and small-n research -- Quasi-experimental designs and program evaluation -- Data analysis and interpretation -- Describing data, confidence intervals, correlation -- Communication in psychology -- Glossary -- References -- Credits -- Name index -- Subject index.

Psychologists use a variety of research methods and tools to learn about behavior and mental processes. The goal of this book is to introduce students to the “multimethod approach” to research in psychology, including observational, survey, and experimental methods. Students learn the strengths and weaknesses of each method, as well as ethical dilemmas when using them, so that they can become competent practitioners and thoughtful consumers of psychological research. Our approach is to engage students in the research process by describing contemporary research in psychology. Students learn about recent topics such as online dating and Facebook, cross-cultural observations of helping behavior, PTSD in orphaned chimpanzees, Medicaid and Medicare health outcomes, decision-making during Hurricane Katrina, clinical research and DSM-5, and much more. Each chapter's “stretching exercises,” “stat tips,” review questions, and challenge questions develop students' critical thinking about the psychological research that appears in scientific journals and in popular media. Together with the companion Online Learning Center for students, the 10th edition of Research Methods in Psychology provides a clearly written, compelling introduction to research methods in psychology.
Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect® is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet

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