Research Methods, Design, and Analysis 12th Edition | ISBN 9780205961252
 
eBook Description : 
 
Research Methods, Design, and Analysis, 12th Edition (ISBN-13: 9780205961252) is an essential resource that encourages mastery of the fundamental principles of psychological research. This comprehensive textbook provides students with a thorough understanding of the research methods used to investigate human thought and behavior, including experimental, qualitative, correlational, and survey research.
 
Presented in a straightforward and accessible manner, this text places complex research concepts into the context of real-life studies, helping students develop the skills necessary for conducting and analyzing psychological research. Whether you’re studying experimental design or learning about qualitative methods, this book is designed to make research methods applicable and understandable.
 
Brief Table of Contents
 
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: Survey, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods Research
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:   Preparing the Research Report for Presentation or Publication