Quantitative Research for the Behavioral Sciences

Celia C. Reaves (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

400 Seiten

1992
John Wiley & Sons Inc (Verlag)
9780471616832 (ISBN)

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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.

Using an informal approach, this is an introduction to a broad range of research methods; presumes no prior experience with statistics and emphasizes theoretical underpinnings and practical applications. Topics include the philosophy of science, the theory of measurement, a concise overview of statistical analysis, the effects of social science on individuals and society, how to go about writing a research report. Along with examples of actual research, each chapter ends with a summary, a CheckPoint and exercises that encourage students to think more deeply about issues just covered.

Celia C. Reaves is the author of Quantitative Research for the Behavioral Sciences, published by Wiley.

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.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	11.5.1992
Verlagsort	New York
Sprache	englisch
Maße	199 x 241 mm
Gewicht	780 g
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie
Themenwelt	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Empirische Sozialforschung
ISBN-13	9780471616832 / 9780471616832
Zustand	Neuware