Research Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences

A comprehensive introduction to research methods and bestpractices for designing,conducting, interpreting, and reportingfindings This text is designed to develop in students a passion forconducting research and an understanding of the practical value ofsystematic information- gathering and decision-making. It featuresstep-by-step coverage of the research process including researchdesign, statistical considerations, and guidance on writing up andpresenting results. Recognized leaders in the field--authors Bart Weathington,Christopher Cunningham, and David Pittenger--present: * Introductions to multiple research designs--includingsingle-participant, multi-group, longitudinal, correlational, andexperimental designs--accompanied by examples * Bibliographic research and methods for appropriate sampling * Identifying, developing, and evaluating reliable and validapproaches to measurement * The issues and steps common to all single-factor and multifactorstudies, as well as single-subject and nonexperimental methods * How to summarize research in writing that conforms to theeditorial guidelines of the American Psychological Association A comprehensive review of research methods and the statisticalconcepts that support them, Research Methods for the Behavioraland Social Sciences offers the best techniques for studyingbehavior and social phenomena.