Research methods for the behavioral and social sciences

"This text is designed to develop in students a passion for conducting research and an understanding of the practical value of systematic information- gathering and decision-making. It features step-by-step coverage of the research process including research design, statistical considerations, and guidance on writing up and presenting results. Recognized leaders in the field--authors Bart Weathington, Christopher Cunningham, and David Pittenger--present: Introductions to multiple research designs--including single-participant, multi-group, longitudinal, correlational, and experimental designs--accompanied by examples ; Bibliographic research and methods for appropriate sampling ; Identifying, developing, and evaluating reliable and valid approaches to measurement ; The issues and steps common to all single-factor and multifactor studies, as well as single-subject and nonexperimental methods ; How to summarize research in writing that conforms to the editorial guidelines of the American Psychological Association. A comprehensive review of research methods and the statistical concepts that support them, Research Methods for the Behavioral and Social Sciences offers the best techniques for studying behavior and social phenomena."--Publisher's website.