{"product_id":"quantitative-research-for-the-behavioral-sciences-paperback-softback-9780471616832","title":"Quantitative Research for the Behavioral Sciences (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471616832","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eQuantitative Research for the Behavioral Sciences\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCelia C. Reaves (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471616832, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 11 May 1992\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e400 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.1 x 19.9 x 2.4 cm, 0.78 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eUsing 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.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFUNDAMENTALS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Nature and Kinds of Research.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Nature of Science.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Ethics of Research.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e MAKING AND USING MEASUREMENTS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Theory of Measurement.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Issues in Measurement.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Measuring and Using Correlations.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e EXPERIMENTAL METHODS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Fundamental Ideas in Experimental Methods.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Control of Extraneous Variables.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Quasi-Experimental Research.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e DEALING WITH RESULTS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Statistical Decisions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Research Report.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Science as a Human Activity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e References.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Psychology%20%5BJM%5D%22\"\u003eJM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52298016293144,"sku":"9780471616832","price":174.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471616832.jpg?v=1781730970","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/quantitative-research-for-the-behavioral-sciences-paperback-softback-9780471616832","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}