Critical Thinking about Research: Psychology and Related Fields
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (759 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1433827107 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 541 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This combination of instruction and practical application will promote active learning and critical thinking in students studying the behavioral sciences.. This second edition of a classic text gives students what they need to apply critical reasoning when reading behavioral science research. Part I gives a thorough overview of the steps in a research project. To become informed consumers of research, students need to thoughtfully evaluate the research they read rather than accept it without question. Topics include research hypotheses, sampling, experimental design, data analysis, interpretation of results, and ethics. It focuses on how to assess whether the conclusions drawn in a behavioral science report are warranted by the methods used in the research. It updates the original text with recent developments in research methods, including a new