{"product_id":"the-practical-researcher-9781118360040","title":"The Practical Researcher","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Practical Researcher\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, Dana S. Dunn''s student-friendly writing style and personal tone provide readers with a practical and engaging introduction to research methods in psychology. Using basic theory, solid research practices, and step-by-step techniques, the author leads students through the process of conducting a project from start to finish. The importance of learning to search, read, and critique the psychological literature, as well as writing clearly about it, are emphasized throughout. Boxed features called Research Foundations present key issues faced by researchers, allowing students to ponder various controversies, while numerous examples, practical tips, and applied material bring the process of doing research to life. Packed with useful decision trees, tables, checklists, and illustrations, this clear and precise book will equip students with the tools they need to carry out their research successfully.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-st\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: The Why and How of Psychological Research\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Research Approaches and Generating Ideas\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Searching and Reading the Psychological Literature\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Writing: A First and Last Consideration\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Ethical Considerations in the Practice Of Research\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Experimental Research\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Applied and Field Research: Non-experimental Approaches\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Planning Analysis and Displaying Data\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Presenting and Publishing Research\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Closing Thoughts and Future Directions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49528827117911,"sku":"9781118360040","price":76.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118360040.jpg?v=1731873174","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-practical-researcher-9781118360040","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}