Description

Explores the entire range of research methodologies in psychology.

This comprehensive text uses a carefully constructed programmatic approach to introduce topics and systematically build on earlier presentations. Research Methods emphasizes research concepts, as well as specific, technical research strategies, to help students develop an understanding of the underlying rational-empirical processes of science and gain specific research skills.

The authors provide clearly written explanations of concepts and numerous examples drawn from all areas of psychology to enable students to develop a sophisticated understanding of the research process. The 8^th edition includes an extensive integrated Web site (http://www.mikeraulin.com/graziano8e/) with a variety of resources for students.

Learning Goals

Upon completing this book readers will be able to:

• Understand the concepts of research design
• Develop research skills based on a knowledge of appropriate research design
• Develop a sensitivity to ethical issues in research and the skills necessary to address these issues
• Understand basic statistical concepts

Features

• The 8^th edition includes an extensive integrated Web site ( http://www.mikeraulin.com/graziano8e/ ) with a variety of resources for students. These include:
  • Practice for mastering concepts and developing hands-on research skills
  • Examples, exercises, and extended discussion of central and supplemental topics
  • An interactive Study Guide/Lab Manual
  • Research skills tutorials
  • Coverage of statistical theory and statistical computation
  • A random number generator program
• The chapter-relevant Web site resources are listed at the beginning of each chapter and with icons throughout the chapter. (ex. pg. 192, 198)
• New “Go With the Flow” boxes provide flowcharts to summarize the steps in complex procedures. (ex. pg. 204)
• New “Classic Studies” detail studies that changed the field of psychology. (ex. pg. 2)
• “Historical Lessons” boxes use historical psychological and scientific examples to illustrate important principles of research. (ex. pg. 6)
• “Costs of Neglect” boxes provide vivid examples of how badly research can turn out if one does not pay attention to details during the design process. (ex. pg. 23)
• “Understanding the Concept” boxes explain the underlying principles behind various procedures and concepts. (ex. pg. 110)
• “Putting It Into Practice” features follow the chapter summary and challenge students to take what they have learned in the chapter and apply it to everyday situations. (ex. pg. 216)
• Chapter outlines, quick-check review questions, chapter summaries, exercises, lists of key terms, and an extensive glossary are also included.
• A decision-tree flowchart system for selecting appropriate statistics and a research design checklist pull all of the concepts of the text together for the student. (ex. pg. 354-358, 364-370)
• Secondary topics are covered outside of the chapters in an extensive set of appendices. Topics that are covered include:
  • How to use the textbook Web site (ex. pg. 331)
  • APA style (ex. pg. 336)
  • Library research (ex. pg. 344)
  • Selecting appropriate statistical procedures (ex. pg. 351)
  • The research design checklist (ex. pg. 364)
  • Meta-analyses (ex. pg. 371)
  • A table of random numbers (ex. pg. 375)
  • Answers to the quick-check review questions in all chapters (ex. pg. 380)
• The Instructor’s Manual provides resources including learning objectives, chapter summaries, lecture outlines, lecture launchers and discussion topics, key terms, Web site resources, and an extended bibliography.
• A computerized test bank (MyTest), which has been updated for the 8^th edition, allows instructors to construct exams by selecting from 2,500+ multiple-choice items and modifying or writing new items.
• PowerPoint lectures, which have been expanded and updated for the 8^th edition,include basic coverage and supplemental slides for instructor use.
• MySearchLab with eText can be packaged with this text.
  • MySearchLab provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals.
  • eText </

New to this Edition

• The 8^th edition includes an extensive integrated Web site (www.graziano-raulin.com/8e) with a variety of resources for students. These include:
  • Practice for mastering concepts and developing hands-on research skills
  • Examples, exercises, and extended discussion of central and supplemental topics
  • An interactive Study Guide/Lab Manual
  • Research skills tutorials
  • Coverage of statistical theory and statistical computation
  • A random number generator program
• The chapter-relevant Web site resources are listed at the beginning of each chapter and with icons throughout the chapter.
• The 8 ^th edition has been entirely rewritten and reorganized for improved clarity.
• New topics covered in the 8^th edition include:
  • An operational definition of causation
  • Goals of science
  • The Belmont Report
  • The effect of habituation on measurement reactivity
  • Qualitative research
  • The impact of restriction of range on correlations
• New “Go With the Flow” boxes provide flowcharts to summarize the steps in complex procedures.
• New “Classic Studies” detail studies that changed the field of psychology.
• Two dozen new figures are included to better explain concepts.
• Expanded treatment of research ethics has been included.
• Examples and references within the text have been updated.
• An extensively edited glossary has been included to help students better understand the terms used in the text.
• A computerized test bank (MyTest), which has been updated for the 8^th edition, allows instructors to construct exams by selecting from 2,500+ multiple-choice items and modifying or writing new items.
• PowerPoint lectures, which have been expanded and updated for the 8^th edition,include basic coverage and supplemental slides for instructor use.
• MySearchLab with eText can be packaged with this text.
  • MySearchLab provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals.
  • eText – Just like the printed text, you can highlight and add notes to the eText or download it to your iPad.
  • Operation ARA—a new “smart game” that teaches critical thinking and research methods in the context of a “save the world” story-line.
  • Assessment – Chapter quizzes and flashcards offer immediate feedback and report directly to the gradebook.
  • Writing and Research – A wide range of writing, grammar and research tools and access to a variety of academic journals, census data, Associated Press newsfeeds, and discipline-specific readings help you hone your writing and research skills.
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Table of Contents

• Chapter 1 Curiosity, Creativity, and Commitment
• Chapter 2 Research is a Process of Inquiry
• Chapter 3 The Starting Point: Asking Questions
• Chapter 4 Data and the Nature of Measurement
• Chapter 5 Statistical Analysis of Data
• Chapter 6 Field Research: Naturalistic and Case Study Research
• Chapter 7 Correlational and Differential Methods of Research
• Chapter 8 Hypothesis Testing, Validity, and Threats to Validity
• Chapter 9 Controls to Reduce Threats to Validity
• Chapter 10 Single-Variable, Independent-Groups Designs
• Chapter 11 Correlated-Groups and Single-Subject Designs
• Chapter 12 Factorial Designs
• Chapter 13 A Second Look at Field Research: Field Experiments, Program Evaluation, and Survey Research
• Appendix A Using the Student Resource Website
• Appendix B Writing a Research Report in APA Publication Style
• Appendix C Conducting Library Research
• Appendix D Selecting Statistical Procedures
• Appendix E Research Design Checklist
• Appendix F Meta-Analysis
• Appendix G Random Numbers
• Appendix H Answers to Quick-Check Review Questions
• Glossary
• References
• Name Index
• Subject Index