02311nam 2200469 a 450 991048040110332120170815153608.01-4833-2677-21-4522-5468-0(CKB)2670000000238602(EBL)997272(OCoLC)809774436(MiAaPQ)EBC997272(OCoLC)1007860104(StDuBDS)EDZ0000159170(EXLCZ)99267000000023860220130912d1994 fy 0engur|n|---|||||Conducting meaningful experiments[electronic resource] 40 steps to becoming a scientist /R. Barker BausellThousand Oaks, CA SAGEc19941 online resource (157 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-322-42166-8 0-8039-5531-6 Includes bibliographical references and index.Cover; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1 - What You Need (and Don't Need) to Be a Scientist; Chapter 2 - Laying the Foundation; Chapter 3 - Formulating a Meaningful Hypothesis; Chapter 4 - Evaluating the Meaningfulness of the Research Hypothesis; Chapter 5 - Designing an Experiment; Chapter 6 - Designing Experimental Studies to Achieve Statistical Significance; Chapter 7 - Conducting the Pilot Study(ies); Chapter 8 - Conducting the Actual Study; Chapter 9 - Analyzing and Reporting the Results; Index; About the AuthorBy emphasizing how to think strategically about a research project, the author of this innovative book shows readers the important steps of a scientific study - from the formulation of the study to the write-up of results. Illustrative examples from the social, health and behavioural sciences are used throughout to illustrate 40 principles of good research practice.ResearchMethodologyScienceVocational guidanceElectronic books.ResearchMethodology.ScienceVocational guidance.001.434300.724Bausell R. Barker1942-970677StDuBDSStDuBDSBOOK9910480401103321Conducting meaningful experiments2454225UNINA