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This core textbook introduces psychology students to research methods. The author s principal goal is to present methods in a way that will lend coherence to the material. He does this by providing a meaningful framework based around Campbell and Stanley s threats to validity and by organizing the book around the phases of the research process. In addition, in his approach and via boxed features, the author encourages and models a process of critical thinking for students.

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This manuscript is ideal for my course First, the author s writing style makes it quite clear that his primary objective is to help students understand this material. I have commented repeatedly on the honesty and directness of this text I am certain my students would be as enthusiastic as I am. Second, the author takes a very practical approach to the material by pointing out theoretical issues and then discussing the practicalities of research design. This, too, would catch my students attention. Third, the examples used to explain concepts are numerous and relevant to real life. Not only has the author included psychological examples, but also some drawn from politics, biology, and physics. Other points of interest to me are the 25 examples of psychological research presented in chapter 2 and woven through the rest of the text. This is a wonderful way to give students a set of common experiences for me to draw on in class. Furthermore, the boxes fit in very well with my emphasis on critical thinking. The author leads the student to the brink of an answer to an important question, and then steps back to let the student experience the insight. Very well done. --Kimberly Purdy

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