LEADER 04158oam 2200577 450 001 9910150356203321 005 20230803220306.0 010 $a1-292-03363-0 035 $a(CKB)2550000001126265 035 $a(SSID)ssj0001257032 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)12563399 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0001257032 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)11274721 035 $a(PQKB)10711180 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC5174221 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC5175171 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC5833818 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC5248241 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC6400257 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL5248241 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL526928 035 $a(OCoLC)966184029 035 $a(EXLCZ)992550000001126265 100 $a20210428d2014 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aIntroduction to behavioral research methods /$fMark R. Leary 205 $aSixth, Pearson new international edition. 210 1$aHarlow, England :$cPearson,$d[2014] 210 4$d©2014 215 $a1 online resource (399 pages) $cillustrations 300 $aBibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph 311 $a1-292-02027-X 311 $a1-299-95677-7 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aCover -- 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. 330 $aRigorous, 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. 606 $aPsychology$xResearch$xMethodology 615 0$aPsychology$xResearch$xMethodology. 676 $a150.72 700 $aLeary$b Mark R.$0103487 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bUtOrBLW 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910150356203321 996 $aIntroduction to Behavioral Research Methods$9438266 997 $aUNINA