Research Design for the Behavioral Sciences fills an important gap
for the helping professions by offering a blueprint for advanced
concepts and an applied approach to understanding quantitative,
qualitative, and mixed methods research design. This graduate-level
text seamlessly weaves together the philosophy, science, and
practical application of the most common methodological frameworks
in practice. Advanced research design concepts are presented
through clear and in-depth blueprints, applied case studies, myriad
examples, and helpful learning activities.Written in detailed yet
accessible language, this text describes the foundations of
behavioral science research. The authors explore research-based
philosophical integration, along with the technical application of
every tradition. Through this philosophical and pragmatic approach,
students will be able to attain a well-rounded and comprehensive
understanding of behavioral science research. This text provides
students with the opportunity to reach a greater level of research
efficacy though the inclusion of methodological procedures, data
analysis methods, reliability/validity standards, ethics, and
directions on how to increase the rigor of each approach to
research. Instructor resources include an instructor's manual,
learning activities, test bank, and PowerPoints. Purchase includes
digital access for use on most mobile devices and computers. Key
Features: Provides clear, detailed, and contextually accurate
examples of writing, quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods
procedures Reviews the paradigmatic hierarchy of each research
tradition along with key analytic features in detail Delivers
instructions for enhancing the methodological rigor of each
approach Analyzes methodology-specific multicultural issues
Demonstrates the application of a wide range of research
methodologies with case studies Reviews the trends and history in
research for counseling, psychology, social work, and marriage and
family therapy Offers comprehensive instructor resources including
manual, learning activities, test bank, and PowerPoint slides
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