000			02014cam a2200265Mi 4500
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020			_a9781292057743
020			_a1292057742
050	1	4	_aBF 181 _bCHR
100	1		_aChristensen, Larry B.,
245	1	0	_aResearch methods, design, and analysis /
250			_a12th ed., Global edition.
260			_aBoston : _bPearson, _cc2015
300			_a542 pages : _bIllustrations ;
490	1		_aAlways learning
500			_aIncludes index
505	0		_aIntroduction. Understanding scientific research -- Research approaches and data collection methods -- Planning the research study. From research ideas to hypothesis formulation -- Ethics in scientific research -- Foundations of research. Measurement techniques and sampling methods -- Ensuring research validity -- Experimental methods. Control techniques in experimental research -- creating the appropriate research design -- Procedure for conducting an experiment -- Creating a quasi-experimental design -- Creating a single-case design -- Survey, qualitative, and mixed methods research. The survey as non-experimental research -- Qualitative and mixed methods research -- Analyzing and interpreting data. Summarizing research data-descriptive statistics -- Using inferential statistics -- Writing the research report. Preparing and publishing the research report.
520			_aThis text provides an understanding of the research methods used to investigate human thought and behavior. The coverage of experimental, qualitative, correlational, and survey research helps students develop their research skills for all aspects of psychology. Information is presented in a simple and straightforward manner and placed into context of actual research studies, helping students make real-life connection.
650		0	_aPsychology, Experimental - textbooks.
650		0	_aPsychology - experiments - textbooks.
650		0	_aExperimental design.
650		7	_aResearch design.
700	1		_aJohnson, R. Burke,
700	1		_aTurner, Lisa Anne,
942			_cBK