Download or read book The Practical Researcher a Student Guide to Conducting Psychological Research 3E Wiley E Text Reg Card written by Dunn and published by . This book was released on 2013-06-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Practical Researcher A Student Guide to Conducting Psychological Research 3rd Edition written by Dana S. Dunn and published by Wiley Global Education. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Practical Researcher, 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.
Download or read book The Practical Researcher a Student Guide to Conducting Psychological Research 3E Interactive Approach to Writing Essays and Research Reports Set written by Dunn and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Practical Researcher written by Dana S. Dunn and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2009-07-07 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Practical Researcher, 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, is emphasized throughout. 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. Special Features New “Doing Research” decision trees open each chapter and guide students through the active learning exercises that inform the research process Research Foundations boxes explore common issues encountered by researchers and use examples to bring research to life Practical tools and tips for doing research appear throughout, such as writing an experimental script, operationalizing independent and dependent variables, and creating manipulation checks, among many others Over 40 Active Learning Exercises help students build practical skills such as creating a project timeline, developing a peer research contract, using a random numbers table, and reporting results in poster or paper form, among many others Generating Research Ideas section provides easy to follow guidelines for developing ideas by using freewriting, keeping a research notebook, or brainstorming research ideas alone or as a research team Critical thinking is emphasized when searching, reading, and writing about psychological literature Updated chapter on Ethical Considerations in the Practice of Research includes a solid foundation and practical exercises (e.g., completing an IRB form for an ethics review, writing an informed consent form, crafting a scientifically and ethically sound debriefing script) Updated references and research practices includes the latest APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct Expanded advice on presenting research at student conferences and submitting project results to student journals New annotated student paper in Appendix A
Download or read book The Practical Researcher A Student Guide to Conducting Psychological Research written by IE-WILEY and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2009-07-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Practical Researcher written by Dana Dunn and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages. This book was released on 1999 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Translating the theory side of research methods into practice, this title leads students through the process of developing and conducting research. It includes step-by-step tables and figures in chapters. In addition to learning about research theory, students learn the importance of reading, writing, and critiquing journal articles.
Download or read book Ethics in Psychological Research written by Daniel P. Corts and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2018-10-24 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ethics in Psychological Research is a brief, practical guide for student researchers and their mentors to answer ethical questions and navigate issues of institutional policies and academic freedom. Authors Daniel P. Corts and Holly E. Tatum guide readers in identifying, preventing, mitigating, and resolving ethical issues in research using a unique ethical framework. Each of the standalone chapters provide real-life examples of ethical questions, a description of scholarly work on the matter, and suggestions for how to address similar problems should they arise in the researcher’s own work. The book makes for a succinct and easy-to-use reference for any student conducting research in the behavioral sciences.
Download or read book Research Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences written by Bart L. Weathington and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-09-13 with total page 672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive introduction to research methods and best practices for designing,conducting, interpreting, and reporting findings This text is designed to develop in students a passion for conducting research and an understanding of the practical value of systematic information- gathering and decision-making. It features step-by-step coverage of the research process including research design, statistical considerations, and guidance on writing up and presenting results. Recognized leaders in the field—authors Bart Weathington, Christopher Cunningham, and David Pittenger—present: Introductions to multiple research designs—including single-participant, multi-group, longitudinal, correlational, and experimental designs—accompanied by examples Bibliographic research and methods for appropriate sampling Identifying, developing, and evaluating reliable and valid approaches to measurement The issues and steps common to all single-factor and multifactor studies, as well as single-subject and nonexperimental methods How to summarize research in writing that conforms to the editorial guidelines of the American Psychological Association A comprehensive review of research methods and the statistical concepts that support them, Research Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences offers the best techniques for studying behavior and social phenomena.
Download or read book The Psychology Research Handbook written by Frederick T. L. Leong and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2023-12-09 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Third Edition of The Psychology Research Handbook expert researchers provide graduate students and research assistants with a comprehensive framework for conducting psychology research. The book is organized around the idea of a "research script," following the step-by-step process of planning, design, data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
Download or read book Research Methods in Clinical Psychology written by Chris Barker and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-09-25 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated to reflect the latest developments, the third editionof Research Methods In Clinical Psychology offers acomprehensive introduction to the various methods, approaches, andstrategies for conducting research in the clinical psychologyfield. Represents the most accessible, user-friendly introduction toconducting and evaluating research for clinical psychologists andrelated professionals Ideal for students and practitioners who wish to conduct theirown research or gain a better understanding of publishedresearch Addresses important issues such as philosophical underpinningsof various methodologies, along with socio-political issues thatarise in clinical and community settings Step-by-step guidance through all phases of a clinicalpsychology research project—from initial concept andgroundwork, through to measurement, design, analysis, andinterpretation Updates to this edition include new or expanded coverage ofsuch topics as systematic review and literature searchingmethods, modern psychometric methods, guidance on choosing betweendifferent qualitative approaches, and conducting psychologicalresearch via the Internet
Download or read book Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology written by Michael C. Roberts and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology presents a comprehensive and contemporary treatment of research methodologies used in clinical psychology. Topics discussed include experimental and quasi-experimental designs, statistical analysis, validity, ethics, cultural diversity, and the scientific process of publishing. Written by leading researchers, the chapters focus on specific applications of research into psychopathology, assessment and diagnosis, therapy, and interventions for both child and adult populations. Special attention is also given to research into professional issues, prevention, and promotion. Research vignettes describe exemplary projects illustrating the essential elements of the research topics. In addition, the editors outline a research agenda for clinical psychologists that demonstrates the exciting future for the field. This handbook coherently illustrates the range of research methodologies used in clinical psychology and is a vital resource for both students and scholars who wish to expand their knowledge. Covers basic methodologies as well as specific applications of research designs. Includes research vignettes that describe exemplary studies and illustrate the essential elements of the research topics. Contains chapters written by active researchers in the field. Outlines a research agenda for clinical psychologists that demonstrates the exciting future for the field. Now available in full text online via xreferplus, the award-winning reference library on the web from xrefer. For more information, visit www.xreferplus.com
Download or read book Conducting Research written by Patrick J. Schloss and published by Macmillan Reference USA. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meant as a practical guide to students in a number of disciplines on how to do research, this text presents the research process in a step-by-step manner that provides a context for the discrete research skills. Each step of the research process is presented in a comprehensive manner to meet the needs of the beginning researcher. The authors provide sufficient detail students need to conceptualize a problem, to review literature, to select a design, to conduct the study, and to report research findings.
Download or read book Organizational Research Methods written by Paul M Brewerton and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2001-04-06 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `This text provides a timely and comprehensive introduction to major research methods in the Organizational sciences. It will be a boon to all students conducting their projects in this area, and may well become a standard reference for staff teaching research methods to undergraduate and postgraduate students of business studies or organizational behaviour′ - Professor Neil Anderson, Goldsmiths College, University of London ′This reasonably priced text would provide an invaluable starting point for those considering undertaking research in organisational settings′ - Paula Roberts, Nurse Researcher This book provides the reader with clear pointers for how to conduct organizational research appropriately, through planning and making informed and systematic research decisions, to understanding the ethical implications of applied organizational research, to implementing, reporting and presenting the findings to the highest possible standards. It provides an overview of a wide variety of research strategies, methods of data collection (both qualitative and quantitative) and analysis in a volume accessible to both an undergraduate, postgraduate and practitioner readership alike. Organizational Research Methods also represents a useful aid to the report writing task, indicating ways in which the project material can be most effectively organised for academic and feedback purposes, and by drawing upon real-life organizational contexts and examples to help the reader understand the core issues. Finally, the book offers a clear, manageable procedure for preparing a presentation to an academic or an organizational audience. Providing practical guidance on all elements of the research process, this book will be essential reading to all undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as researchers, in psychology, organizational studies and management disciplines.
Download or read book Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis written by JON S. BAILEY and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Methods in Applied Behavior Analysis, 3rd Edition is a practical and accessible text that provides the beginning researcher with a clear description of how behavior analysts conduct applied research and submit it for publication. In a sequence of ten logical steps, this text covers the elements of single-case research design and the practices involved in organizing, implementing, and evaluating research studies. This revision covers important new topics for consideration when designing a study including ecological validity, procedural fidelity, and the consecutive controlled case series design which includes replications of single-cases, and the statistical analysis of accumulated studies. Included also are chapter summaries, specific tips for master's and doctoral researchers as well as recommended procedures for BCBA consultants. Rich with details from the authors' vast experience and numerous examples from published research, this text is an indispensable resource for students of applied behavior analysis and for practicing behavior analysts.
Download or read book Understanding Psychological Research written by Miriam Lewin and published by John Wiley & Sons Incorporated. This book was released on 1979-01-01 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Psychology Research Methods written by L. Burton and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-07 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An appealing, understandable and engaging resource, the first edition of Burton¿s Psychology Research Methods offers students a clear, concise look at psychological science, experimental methods, correlational research, statistics and more. This product also includes an emphasis on research ethics; how the APA¿s most recent code of ethics is applied to research, and the issue of scientific fraud. Rounded out with helpful learning aids like branched-chain scenarios, bespoke Australia/New Zealand videos, step-by-step instructions, and detailed examples of real research studies makes the material easy to read and student-friendly.
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