Verkauf durch Sack Fachmedien

Whitley / Kite / Whitley, Jr

Principles of Research in Behavioral Science

Medium: Buch
ISBN: 978-1-032-72058-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Erscheinungstermin: 29.07.2025
vorbestellbar, Erscheinungstermin ca. Juli 2025

Now in its fifth edition, this invaluable textbook provides a comprehensive overview of research methods in the behavioral sciences, emphasizing the conceptual challenges inherent in scientific inquiry. Organized to mirror each stage of the research process, this text guides readers through the process, from formulating questions, to collecting data, to interpreting results. Engaging and accessible, the book includes essential topics like measurement issues, correlational research, evaluation research, and integrative literature reviews, often overlooked in other textbooks.

Key features include:

• Balanced coverage of both qualitative and quantitative research methods

• Structured chapter features, including an outline, key terms, a summary, suggested readings, and reflective questions to facilitate discussion and application of theory

• Extensively updated chapters reflecting recent advancements, with new discussions on the implications of open science and the challenges of effective online data collection.

• Expanded resources for instructors and students to support teaching and learning

Streamlined for an optimal balance of breadth and depth, Principles of Research in Behavioral Science is an indispensable resource for any researcher’s bookshelf. Ideal for advanced undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students seeking a strong foundation in research methods, it also serves as a valuable reference for seasoned researchers looking to refresh their knowledge.


Produkteigenschaften


  • Artikelnummer: 9781032720586
  • Medium: Buch
  • ISBN: 978-1-032-72058-6
  • Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Erscheinungstermin: 29.07.2025
  • Sprache(n): Englisch
  • Auflage: 5. Auflage 2025
  • Produktform: Gebunden
  • Seiten: 840
  • Format (B x H): 178 x 254 mm
  • Ausgabetyp: Kein, Unbekannt
  • Vorauflage: 978-1-138-68787-5
Autoren/Hrsg.

Autoren

1. Behavioral Science 2. Research Strategies: An Overview 3. The Ethical Treatment of Research Participants 4. The Professional and Social Responsibilities of Scientists 5. Formulating a Research Question 6. Developing a Measurement Strategy 7. The Internal Validity of Research 8. The External Validity of Research 9. True Experiments 10. Field Research 11. Correlational Designs 12. Factor Analysis, Path Analysis, and Structural Equation Modeling 13. The Single Case Research Strategy 14. Qualitative Research 15. Survey Research 16. Evaluation Research 17. Data Collection 18. Interpreting Research Results 19. Integrative Literature Reviews