04158oam 2200577 450 991015035620332120230803220306.01-292-03363-0(CKB)2550000001126265(SSID)ssj0001257032(PQKBManifestationID)12563399(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001257032(PQKBWorkID)11274721(PQKB)10711180(MiAaPQ)EBC5174221(MiAaPQ)EBC5175171(MiAaPQ)EBC5833818(MiAaPQ)EBC5248241(MiAaPQ)EBC6400257(Au-PeEL)EBL5248241(CaONFJC)MIL526928(OCoLC)966184029(EXLCZ)99255000000112626520210428d2014 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtccrIntroduction to behavioral research methods /Mark R. LearySixth, Pearson new international edition.Harlow, England :Pearson,[2014]©20141 online resource (399 pages) illustrationsBibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph1-292-02027-X 1-299-95677-7 Includes bibliographical references and index.Cover -- Table of Contents -- Glossary -- 1. Research in the Behavioral Sciences -- 2. Behavioral Variability and Research -- 3. The Measurement of Behavior -- 4. Approaches to Psychological Measurement -- 5. Selecting Research Participants -- 6. Descriptive Research -- 7. Correlational Research -- 8. Advanced Correlational Strategies -- 9. Basic Issues in Experimental Research -- 10. Experimental Design -- 11. Analyzing Experimental Data -- 12. Analyzing Complex Experimental Designs -- 13. Quasi-Experimental Designs -- 14. Single-Case Research -- 15. Ethical Issues in Behavioral Research -- Appendix: Statistical Tables -- Appendix: Computational Formulas for ANOVA -- Appendix: Choosing the Proper Statistical Analysis -- References -- Index -- 9.Rigorous, yet readable.    The author presents the material with sufficient elaboration, explanation, and examples that not only interest the student, but make it understandable.   Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods incorporates the four basic approaches to behavioral research (descriptive research, correlational research, experimental research, and quasi-experimental research), and shows students how to conceptualize questions, measure variables, design studies, and analyze data.  Chapters on research ethics and scientific writing (including the most recent version of APA style) round out the book. Throughout each chapter, boxes on "Developing Your Research Skills" and "Behavioral Research Case Study" provide practical examples and pique student interest.   Teaching & Learning Experience Personalize Learning - MySearchLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. Improve Critical Thinking - New up-to-date Behavioral Research Case Studies help students apply research to practice. Engage Students - The text is designed to make research methods understandable, useful, and interesting for students. Explore Research - Real research, tidbits about the lives of famous researchers, and intriguing controversies that have arisen in behavioral science are included. A lab manual in MySearchLab helps engage students in the research process.  Support Instructors - MyTest, PowerPoints, and an instructor's manual offer additional support for instructors.PsychologyResearchMethodologyPsychologyResearchMethodology.150.72Leary Mark R.103487MiAaPQMiAaPQUtOrBLWBOOK9910150356203321Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods438266UNINA