Student Study Guide With IBM SPSS Workbook for Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences

The Study Guide to Accompany Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences includes a review of chapter learning objectives, chapter outlines and key terms, essential statistical formulas, special tips and insights for students, and chapter summaries. To practice skills, the guide offers word searches and crossword puzzles for each chapter, extensive practice quizzes linked to chapter learning objectives and SPSS in Focus exercises which complement those in the book. In addition, a special reference guide on Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling offers students the tools they need to hone and improve their writing skills. INDICE: SECTION I: SCIENTIFIC INQUIRYChapter 1—Introduction to Scientific ThinkingChapter 2—Generating Testable IdeasChapter 3—Research EthicsSECTION II: DEFINING AND MEASURING VARIABLES, SELECTING SAMPLES, AND CHOOSING AN APPROPRIATE RESEARCH DESIGNChapter 4— Identifying Scientific VariablesChapter 5—Sampling from PopulationsSECTION III: NONEXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGNSChapter 7—Naturalistic, Qualitative, and Existing Data Research DesignsChapter 8—Survey and Correlational Research DesignsSECTION IV: QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGNSChapter 9—Quasi-Experimental and Single Case Experimental DesignsChapter 10—Between-Subjects Experimental DesignsChapter 11—Within-Subjects Experimental DesignsSECTION V: ANALYZING, INTERPRETING, AND COMMUNICATING RESEARCH DATAChapter 13—Analysis and Interpretation: Exposition of DataChapter 14—Analysis and Interpretation: Making Decisions About DataChapter 15—Communicating Research: Preparing Manuscripts, Posters, and TalksSPSS in Focus Exercises With General InstructionsGrammar, Punctuation, and Spelling (GPS): A Brief Writing Guide

• ISBN: 978-1-4522-9051-5
• Editorial: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 368
• Fecha Publicación: 25/09/2013
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
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