Author : Dawn M. McBride
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1544362013
Total Pages : 469 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (443 download)
Book Synopsis The Process of Research and Statistical Analysis in Psychology by : Dawn M. McBride
Download or read book The Process of Research and Statistical Analysis in Psychology written by Dawn M. McBride and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2019-07-17 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Process of Research and Statistical Analysis in Psychology presents integrated coverage of psychological research methods and statistical analysis to illustrate how these two crucial processes work together to uncover new information. Best-selling author Dawn M. McBride draws on over 20 years of experience using a practical step-by-step approach in her teaching to guide students through the full process of designing, conducting, and presenting a research study. The text opens with introductory discussions of why psychologists conduct and analyze research before digging into the process of designing an experiment and performing statistical analyses. Each chapter concludes with exercises and activities that promote critical thinking, the smart consumption of research, and practical application. Students will come away with a complete picture of the role that research plays in psychology as well as their everyday lives.