| Description |
xv, 488 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. The scientific method -- 3. Ethical issues in the conduct of psychological research -- 4. Observation -- 5. Survey research - 6. Independent group designs -- 7. Repeated measures designs -- 8. complex designs -- 9. Single-case designs and small-n research -- 10. Quasi-experimental design and program evaluation -- 11. Data analysis and interpretation: Part I. Describing data, confidence intervals, correlation -- 12. Data analysis and interpretation: Part II. Tests of statistical significance and analysis story -- 13. Communication in psychology |
| Summary |
This is the ninth edition of a textbook on research methods in psychology. Updates to this edition include the addition of new research examples, more economical chapter formatting, and changes in exercises. It includes a number of quizzes, problems, a glossary, and online access to resources for each chapter. The companion instructor's manual also has been updated |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: c2009 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 456-471) and indexes |
| Subject |
Psychology -- Research -- Methodology -- Textbooks.
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Psychology -- Research -- Methodology.
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Psychology, Experimental -- Textbooks.
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Psychology, Experimental.
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Psychology -- methods.
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Research Design.
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| Genre/Form |
Textbooks.
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| Author |
Zechmeister, Eugene B., 1944-
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Zechmeister, Jeanne S.
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| LC no. |
2010039899 |
| ISBN |
007803518X |
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9780078035180 |
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