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This book provides a showcase for "best practices" in teaching
statistics and research methods in two- and four-year colleges and
universities. A helpful resource for teaching introductory,
intermediate, and advanced statistics and/or methods, the book
features coverage of: ways to integrate these courses how to
promote ethical conduct how to create writing intensive programs
novel tools and activities to get students involved strategies for
teaching online courses and computer applications guidance on how
to create and maintain helpful web resources assessment advice to
help demonstrate that students are learning tips on linking
diversity to research methodology. This book appeals to veteran and
novice educators and graduate students who teach research methods
and/or statistics in psychology and other behavioral sciences and
serves as an excellent resource in related faculty workshops.
Downloadable resources with activities that readers can customize
is included.
Best Practices for Teaching Statistics and Research Methods in the
Behavioral Sciences provides a scholarly, yet practical approach to
teaching these critical core courses. It provides a showcase for
best practices in teaching these courses in two- and four-year
colleges and in universities. A helpful resource for teaching
introductory, intermediate, and advanced statistics and/or methods,
the book features contributions from nationally recognized
teachers. Each contributor articulates strategies and interventions
for best practices and provides references to helpful Web
resources. The book covers a variety of topics germane to teaching
these courses including ways to integrate them, how to promote
ethical conduct, and how to create writing intensive programs.
involved including writing exercises, hands-on lab experiences,
in-class demonstrations, and topical themes; strategies for
teaching online courses and computer applications; guidance on how
to create and maintain helpful Web resources for students;
assessment advice to help demonstrate that students are learning;
and tips on linking diversity to research methodology. This book
appeals to veteran and novice educators and graduate students who
teach research methods and/or statistics in psychology and other
behavioral sciences and serves as an excellent resource in related
faculty workshops. A CD with activities that readers can customize
for their own classroom use is included.
This is a compact but comprehensive guide to writing clearly and
effectively in APA style. * Demonstrates how to write objective
scientific research papers using interesting prose * Incorporates
guidelines from the 6th edition of the APA publication manual *
Explores how to develop ideas, connect them to what others have
written, and express them clearly * Discusses the differences
between written, oral, and poster presentations and offers
instructions for applying APA style to each
The second edition of Effective Writing in Psychology helps users
produce crisp scientific communication, form concise unambiguous
arguments, and render technical information clear and
comprehensible. The new edition incorporates the latest guidelines
contained within the 6 th edition of the APA Publication Manual. *
Clear guidelines on effective writing illustrate how to generate
strong and compelling prose, even when the writing is not aimed at
a research audience * Incorporates changes to the guidelines
contained in the 6th edition of the APA publication manual *
Includes material on how to adapt APA style for poster
presentations using PowerPoint, and for oral presentations *
Contains a new section on using the Internet to present research
papers and a new chapter on conducting a literature search, to
guide students through databases, keywords, sources, and
connections between articles * Highlights methods for selecting a
research topic and organizing papers * Features a sample manuscript
showing common deviations from correct APA style and a version
demonstrating appropriate use of APA style
Research Methods is an introduction to the importance of scientific
research in everyday life and uses familiar examples to keep
students engaged. The text analyzes controversies in psychology to
stimulate student interest while explaining crucial methodological
concepts. It presents ethical issues related to research, as well
as social and cultural factors that might affect it, and provides a
comprehensive introduction to a wide variety of methodologies.
Through this book, students will learn how to generate research
questions and select appropriate methodology, as well as to write a
successful research report.
Research Methods is an introduction to the importance of scientific
research in everyday life and uses familiar examples to keep
students engaged. The text analyzes controversies in psychology to
stimulate student interest while explaining crucial methodological
concepts. It presents ethical issues related to research, as well
as social and cultural factors that might affect it, and provides a
comprehensive introduction to a wide variety of methodologies.
Through this book, students will learn how to generate research
questions and select appropriate methodology, as well as to write a
successful research report.
This is a compact but comprehensive guide to writing clearly and
effectively in APA style. * Demonstrates how to write objective
scientific research papers using interesting prose * Incorporates
guidelines from the 6th edition of the APA publication manual *
Explores how to develop ideas, connect them to what others have
written, and express them clearly * Discusses the differences
between written, oral, and poster presentations and offers
instructions for applying APA style to each
Successful Research Projects: A Step-by-Step Guide is a concise and
accessible text that guides students through each component of the
research process. Using a step-by-step active learning approach,
acclaimed professor and researcher Dr. Bernard C. Beins discusses
each of the key actions required for students to confidently
develop, perform, analyze, and report the results of their research
in a thorough, accurate, and methodologically sound manner.
Throughout the text, they will discover not only how to complete
each step, but how the steps at any point relate to other aspects
of their research and writing.
Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology provides a seamless
introduction to the subject, identifying various research areas and
analyzing how one can approach them statistically. The text
provides a solid empirical foundation for undergraduate psychology
majors, and it prepares the reader to think critically and evaluate
psychological research and claims they might hear in the news or
popular press. This second edition features updated examples of
research and new illustrations of important principles. It also
includes updated coverage of ethical issues in research and of
current diversity issues.
Psychological ideas originated in ancient philosophy, but
psychology entered the realm of science just over a century ago
with applications to help people shortly afterward. History,
Perspectives, and Applications traces the path of psychology
through philosophy and biology into a vibrant discipline that deals
with the process of development, socialization, learning, abnormal
behaviour, and cultural influences. Throughout psychology's
history, there has been a constant interplay between social forces
and psychological theories. Written in engaging and accessible
prose by experts in the field, this new, full-colour resource is
perfect for anyone interested in this fascinating field of study.
People naturally react to and learn about the world around them
without giving it much thought. This process often happens without
awareness that learning is taking place. Learning and Thinking
describes how that learning takes place and discusses some of the
stumbling blocks to effective learning, how people learn and use
language, and how our thought processes sometimes guide our
behavior and are affected by our behavior. In addition, this new,
full-color book describes the abilities of people with exceptional
memories and other cognitive abilities.
Psychological scientists have identified various patterns of
abnormal behaviour and are beginning to understand some of the
reasons behind them and how to treat people displaying them. The
person we become is affected by more factors than we can ever
possibly be aware of. Personality and Abnormal Psychology describes
how psychological research has led to the understanding of many of
those factors and how our personalities develop. One of the
persistent questions involves how and why people show abnormal
thought and behaviour. Written in engaging and accessible prose,
this new, full-colour resource is enhanced with fascinating boxed
features and a glossary.
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