Research methods for the behavioral sciences / Gregory J. Privitera.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

SECTION I: SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY Chapter 1-Introduction to Scientific Thinking Chapter 2-Generating Testable Ideas Chapter 3-Research Ethics SECTION II: DEFINING AND MEASURING VARIABLES, SELECTING SAMPLES, AND CHOOSING AN APPROPRIATE RESEARCH DESIGN Chapter 4- Identifying Scientific Variables Chapter 5-Sampling from Populations Chapter 6-Choosing a Research Design SECTION III: NONEXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGNS Chapter 7-Naturalistic, Qualitative, and Existing Data Research Designs Chapter 8-Survey and Correlational Research Designs SECTION IV: QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH DESIGNS Chapter 9-Quasi-Experimental and Single Case Experimental Designs Chapter 10-Between-Subjects Experimental Designs Chapter 11-Within-Subjects Experimental Designs Chapter 12-Factorial Experimental Designs SECTION V: ANALYZING, INTERPRETING, AND COMMUNICATING RESEARCH DATA Chapter 13-Analysis and Interpretation: Exposition of Data Chapter 14-Analysis and Interpretation: Making Decisions About Data Chapter 15-Communicating Research: Preparing Manuscripts, Posters, and Talks

Using an approach that encourages students to select the most appropriate methodology for the research question they're seeking to answer, Greg Privitera covers the full scope of methodologies from non-experimental to quasi-experimental to experimental in a straightforward, non-biased manner.