Research Methods: A Process of Inquiry, 8th Edition

Explores the entire range of research methodologies in psychology.

This comprehensive text uses a carefully constructed programmatic approach to introduce topics and systematically build on earlier presentations. Research Methods emphasizes research concepts, as well as specific, technical research strategies, to help students develop an understanding of the underlying rational-empirical processes of science and gain specific research skills.

The authors provide clearly written explanations of concepts and numerous examples drawn from all areas of psychology to enable students to develop a sophisticated understanding of the research process. The 8th edition includes an extensive integrated Web site (http://www.mikeraulin.com/graziano8e/) with a variety of resources for students.

Learning Goals

Upon completing this book readers will be able to:

• Understand the concepts of research design
• Develop research skills based on a knowledge of appropriate research design
• Develop a sensitivity to ethical issues in research and the skills necessary to address these issues
• Understand basic statistical concepts

Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, please visit: www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a ValuePack of the text + MySearchLab (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205900925 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205900923.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Curiosity, Creativity, and Commitment
Chapter 2. Research is a Process of Inquiry
Chapter 3. The Starting Point: Asking Questions
Chapter 4. Data and the Nature of Measurement
Chapter 5. Statistical Analysis of Data
Chapter 6. Correlational and Differential Methods of Research
Chapter 7. Field Research: Naturalistic and Case Study Research
Chapter 8. Hypothesis Testing, Validity, and Threats to Validity
Chapter 9. Controls to Reduce Threats to Validity
Chapter 10. Single-Variable, Independent-Groups Designs
Chapter 11. Correlated-Groups and Single-Subject Designs
Chapter 12. Factorial Designs

Appendix: Using the Student Resource Website
Appendix: Writing a Research Report in APA Publication Style
Appendix: Conducting Library Research
Appendix: Selecting Statistical Procedures
Appendix: Research Design Checklist
Appendix: Meta-Analysis
Appendix: Random Numbers