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Explores a broad range of research methods for use in the behavioural sciences. The text assumes no experience with statistics and emphasizes practical considerations throughout, making it suitable for students who need training in research but are not planning a career in the field.

Table of Contents
FUNDAMENTALS.

The Nature and Kinds of Research.

The Nature of Science.

The Ethics of Research.

MAKING AND USING MEASUREMENTS.

The Theory of Measurement.

Issues in Measurement.

Measuring and Using Correlations.

EXPERIMENTAL METHODS.

Fundamental Ideas in Experimental Methods.

The Control of Extraneous Variables.

Quasi-Experimental Research.

DEALING WITH RESULTS.

Statistical Decisions.

The Research Report.

Science as a Human Activity.

Appendices.

References.

Glossary.

Index.

Quantitative Research for the Behavioral Sciences

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 11 May 1992
      ISBN-13 9780471616832
      978-0471616832
      ISBN-10 0471616834
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      Psychology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Explores a broad range of research methods for use in the behavioural sciences. The text assumes no experience with statistics and emphasizes practical considerations throughout, making it suitable for students who need training in research but are not planning a career in the field.

      Table of Contents
      FUNDAMENTALS.

      The Nature and Kinds of Research.

      The Nature of Science.

      The Ethics of Research.

      MAKING AND USING MEASUREMENTS.

      The Theory of Measurement.

      Issues in Measurement.

      Measuring and Using Correlations.

      EXPERIMENTAL METHODS.

      Fundamental Ideas in Experimental Methods.

      The Control of Extraneous Variables.

      Quasi-Experimental Research.

      DEALING WITH RESULTS.

      Statistical Decisions.

      The Research Report.

      Science as a Human Activity.

      Appendices.

      References.

      Glossary.

      Index.

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