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Both comprehensive and clear, Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences, Updated Third Edition author Gregory J. shows students, using a conversational tone, that statistics can be understandable, interesting, and relevant to their daily lives.

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Author:   Gregory J. Privitera (St. Bonaventure University)
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   SAGE Publications Inc
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Weight:   1.150kg
ISBN:  

9781071895436

ISBN 10:   1071895435
Pages:   616
Publication Date:   19 August 2022
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

About the Author Acknowledgments Preface To the Student—How to Use SPSS With This Book SECTION I • SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY Chapter 1 • Introduction to Scientific Thinking Chapter 2 • Generating Testable Ideas Chapter 3 • Research Ethics SECTION II • DEFINING AND MEASURING VARIABLES, SELECTING SAMPLES, AND CHOOSING AN APPROPRIATE RESEARCH DESIGN Chapter 4 • Identifying Scientific Variables Chapter 5 • Sampling From Populations Chapter 6 • Choosing a Research Design SECTION III • NONEXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGNS Chapter 7 • Naturalistic, Qualitative, and Existing Data Research Designs Chapter 8 • Survey and Correlational Research Designs SECTION IV • QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGNS Chapter 9 • Quasi-Experimental and Single-Case Experimental Designs Chapter 10 • Between-Subjects Experimental Designs Chapter 11 • Within-Subjects Experimental Designs Chapter 12 • Factorial Experimental Designs SECTION V • ANALYZING, INTERPRETING, AND COMMUNICATING RESEARCH DATA Chapter 13 • Analysis and Interpretation: Exposition of Data Chapter 14 • Analysis and Interpretation: Making Decisions About Data Chapter 15 • Communicating Research: Preparing Manuscripts, Posters, and Talks Appendix A: APA-Style Writing, Sample Manuscript, and Posters Appendix B: Instructions for Randomizing and Counterbalancing Appendix C: SPSS General Instructions Guide and Statistical Tables Glossary References Index

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Gregory J. Privitera is a professor of psychology at St. Bonaventure University where he is a recipient of its highest teaching honor, The Award for Professional Excellence in Teaching, and its highest honor for scholarship, The Award for Professional Excellence in Research and Publication. Dr. Privitera received his PhD in behavioral neuroscience in the field of psychology at the State University of New York at Buffalo and continued with his postdoctoral research at Arizona State University. He is a national award-winning author and research scholar. His textbooks span across diverse topics in psychology and the behavioral sciences, including two introductory psychology texts (one upcoming), four statistics texts, two research methods texts, and multiple other texts bridging knowledge creation across health, health care, and well-being. In addition, Dr. Privitera has authored more than three dozen peer-reviewed papers aimed at advancing our understanding of health and well-being. He research has earned recognition by the American Psychological Association, and in media and press to include Oprah’s Magazine, Time Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal. In addition to his teaching, research, and advisement, Dr. Privitera is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, is an identical twin, and is married with three children: a daughter, Grace Ann, and two sons, Aiden Andrew and Luca James.

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