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Book SynopsisThe
Updated Third Edition has been fully revised for the seventh edition of the
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2020), both in the APA style sections within content and the references. The language within the text has been updated to be as inclusive as possible regarding all aspects of identity. The APA sections on style, paper preparation, and ethics have been updated and the text itself has been formatted in the 7th edition style to better reflect the latest style guidance.
Both comprehensive and clear,
Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences, Third Edition author Gregory J. Privitera employs a problem-focused approach to introduce research methods. A conversational writing tone speaks to learners directly, empowering students to view research methods as something they are capable of understanding and applying. Within each chapter, studen
Table of ContentsAbout the Author Acknowledgments Preface To the Student—How to Use SPSS With This Book SECTION I • SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY Chapter 1 • Introduction to Scientific Thinking Chapter 2 • Generating Testable Ideas Chapter 3 • Research Ethics SECTION II • DEFINING AND MEASURING VARIABLES, SELECTING SAMPLES, AND CHOOSING AN APPROPRIATE RESEARCH DESIGN Chapter 4 • Identifying Scientific Variables Chapter 5 • Sampling From Populations Chapter 6 • Choosing a Research Design SECTION III • NONEXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGNS Chapter 7 • Naturalistic, Qualitative, and Existing Data Research Designs Chapter 8 • Survey and Correlational Research Designs SECTION IV • QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGNS Chapter 9 • Quasi-Experimental and Single-Case Experimental Designs Chapter 10 • Between-Subjects Experimental Designs Chapter 11 • Within-Subjects Experimental Designs Chapter 12 • Factorial Experimental Designs SECTION V • ANALYZING, INTERPRETING, AND COMMUNICATING RESEARCH DATA Chapter 13 • Analysis and Interpretation: Exposition of Data Chapter 14 • Analysis and Interpretation: Making Decisions About Data Chapter 15 • Communicating Research: Preparing Manuscripts, Posters, and Talks Appendix A: APA-Style Writing, Sample Manuscript, and Posters Appendix B: Instructions for Randomizing and Counterbalancing Appendix C: SPSS General Instructions Guide and Statistical Tables Glossary References Index
