This text presents a reader-friendly introduction to the basic principles of experimental psychological research. Research Methods, Design, and Analysis is organized so that each chapter focuses on a specific step in the research process. This text provides instruction in experimental research as well as non-experimental approaches such as ex-post facto research, correlational research, and survey research. Also included are qualitative research approaches such as ethnography and phenomenology. The current edition, while maintaining detailed coverage of the experimental method, has expanded coverage on nonexperimental methods as well as expanded coverage of data analysis.
PART I: INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Scientific Research CHAPTER 2 Research Approaches and Methods of Data Collection PART II: PLANNING THE RESEARCH STUDY CHAPTER 3 Problem Identification and Hypothesis Formation CHAPTER 4 Ethics PART III: FOUNDATIONS OF RESEARCH CHAPTER 5 Measuring Variables and Sampling CHAPTER 6 Research Validity PART IV: EXPERIMENTAL METHODS CHAPTER 7 Control Techniques in Experimental Research CHAPTER 8 Experimental Research Design CHAPTER 9 Procedure for Conducting an Experiment CHAPTER 10 Quasi-Experimental Designs CHAPTER 11 Single-Case Research Designs PART V: EXPLORATORY AND DESCRIPTIVE METHODS CHAPTER 12 Survey Research CHAPTER 13 Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research PART VI: ANALYZING AND INTERPRETING DATA CHAPTER 14 Descriptive statistics CHAPTER 15 Inferential statistics PART VII: WRITING THE RESEARCH REPORT CHAPTER 16 Writing an APA Style Research Report APPENDIX A: Answers to end of chapter multiple choice questions. GLOSSARY