Research Methods, Design, and Analysis: International Edition

Encourages mastery of the basic principles of psychological research   Research Methods, Design, and Analysis, 12/e, 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 connections.   MySearchLab is a part of the Christensen / Johnson / Turner program. Research and writing tools, including access to academic journals, help students explore Psychological Research in even greater depth. To provide students with flexibility, students can download the eText to a tablet using the free Pearson eText app.   This title is available in a variety of formats and prices – digital and print. Pearson offers its titles on the devices students love through Pearson’s MyLab products, CourseSmart, Amazon, and more.  

Table of Contents:
Table of Contents   In this Section: 1. Brief Table of Contents 2. Full Table of Contents   Brief Table of Contents   PART I: Introduction Chapter 1:   Introduction to Scientific Research Chapter 2:   Research Approaches and Methods of Data Collection   PART II:    Planning the Research Study Chapter 3:   Problem Identification and Hypothesis Formation Chapter 4:   Ethics   PART III: Foundations of Research Chapter 5:   Measuring Variables and Sampling Chapter 6:   Research Validity   PART IV:   Experimental Methods Chapter 7:   Control Techniques in Experimental Research Chapter 8:   Experimental Research Design Chapter 9:   Procedure for Conducting an Experiment Chapter 10:   Quasi-Experimental Designs Chapter 11:   Single-Case Research Designs   PART V: Survey, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods Research Chapter 12:   Survey Research Chapter 13:   Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research   PART VI:   Analyzing and Interpreting Data Chapter 14:   Descriptive Statistics Chapter 15:   Inferential Statistics   PART VII:    Writing the Research Report Chapter 16:   Preparing the Research Report for Presentation or Publication   Full Table of Contents   PART I: Introduction Chapter 1:   Introduction to Scientific Research Introduction Methods of Acquiring Knowledge Science Basic Assumptions Underlying Scientific Research Characteristics of Scientific Research The Role of Theory in Scientific Research The Role of the Scientist in Psychological Research Objectives of Psychological Research Pseudoscience   Chapter 2:   Research Approaches and Methods of Data Collection Variables in Quantitative Research Experimental Research Causation The Psychological Experiment Example of an Experiment and Its Logic Advantages of the Experimental Approach Disadvantages of the Experimental Approach Experimental Research Settings Nonexperimental Quantitative Research Qualitative Research Major Methods of Data Collection   PART II:    Planning the Research Study Chapter 3:   Problem Identification and Hypothesis Formation Sources of Research Ideas Bias in Research Ideas Ideas Not Capable of Scientific Investigation Review of the Literature Feasibility of the Study Formulating the Research Problem Formulating Hypotheses   Chapter 4:   Ethics Research Ethics: What Are They? Ethical Dilemmas Ethical Guidelines APA Ethical Standards for Research Ethical Issues to Consider When Conducting Research Ethical Issues in Electronic Research Ethical Issues in Preparing the Research Report Ethics of Animal (Nonhuman) Research Safeguards in the Use of Animals Animal Research Guidelines   PART III: Foundations of Research Chapter 5:   Measuring Variables and Sampling Defining Measurement Scales of Measurement Psychometric Properties of Good Measurement Using Reliability and Validity Information Sources of Information About Tests Sampling Methods Terminology Used in Sampling Random Sampling Techniques Nonrandom Sampling Techniques Random Selection and Random Assignment Determining the Sample Size When Random Sampling Is Used Sampling in Qualitative Research   Chapter 6:   Research Validity Overview of Four Major Types of Validity Statistical Conclusion Validity Construct Validity Internal Validity External Validity Relationship between Internal and External Validity   PART IV:   Experimental Methods Chapter 7:   Control Techniques in Experimental Research Control Techniques Carried Out at the Beginning of the Experiment Randomization Matching Control Techniques Carried Out During the Experiment Counterbalancing Control of Participant Effects Control of Experimenter Effects Likelihood of Achieving Control   Chapter 8:   Experimental Research Design Weak Experimental Research Designs Strong Experimental Research Designs Between-Participants Designs Within-Participants Designs Mixed Designs Factorial Designs Factorial Designs Based on Within-Subjects Independent Variables Factorial Designs Based on a Mixed Model Strengths and Weaknesses of Factorial Designs Choice or Construction of the Appropriate Experimental Design   Chapter 9:   Procedure for Conducting an Experiment Institutional Approval Research Participants Sample Size Apparatus and/or Instruments Procedure Scheduling of Research Participants Consent to Participate Instructions Data Collection Debriefing, or Postexperimental Interview Pilot Study   Chapter 10:   Quasi-Experimental Designs Nonequivalent Comparison Group Design Time-Series Design Regression Discontinuity Design   Chapter 11:   Single-Case Research Designs Single-Case Designs Methodological Considerations in Using Single-Case Designs Criteria for Evaluating Change Rival Hypotheses   PART V: Survey, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods Research Chapter 12:   Survey Research When Should One Conduct Survey Research? Steps in Survey Research Cross-sectional and Longitudinal Designs Selecting a Survey Data Collection Method Constructing and Refining a Survey Instrument Selecting Your Survey Sample from the Population Preparing and Analyzing Your Survey Data   Chapter 13:   Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research Major Characteristics of Qualitative Research Research Validity in Qualitative Research Four Major Qualitative Research Methods Phenomenology Ethnography Case Study Research Grounded Theory Mixed Methods Research Research Validity in Mixed Methods Research Mixed Methods Designs   PART VI:   Analyzing and Interpreting Data Chapter 14:   Descriptive Statistics Descriptive Statistics Frequency Distributions Graphic Representations of Data Measures of Central Tendency Measures of Variability Examining Relationships Among Variables   Chapter 15:   Inferential Statistics Sampling Distributions Estimation Hypothesis Testing Hypothesis Testing in Practice Hypothesis Testing and Research Design   PART VII:    Writing the Research Report Chapter 16:   Preparing the Research Report for Presentation or Publication The APA Format Preparation of the Research Report Submission of the Research Report for Publication Presenting Research Results at Professional Conferences