Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences

by Frederick J. Gravetter, Lori-Ann B. Forzano

Best-selling statistics author, Fredrick J. Gravetter, and co-author Lori-Ann B. Forzano have written a text for research methods that helps student see how interesting and exciting experimental and non-experimental research can be. Inviting and conversational, RESEARCH METHODS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, Second Edition leads students through the research process from start to finish. Organized to match the research process, the text opens with tips and strategies for generating research ideas, moves to selecting measures and participants, and then offers an examination of research strategy and design. This step-by-step approach emphasizes the decisions researchers must make at each stage of the process. The authors' avoid a "cookbook" approach to the facts by linking terminology with applied concepts; their "lecture in a book" style makes the text accessible to students by emphasizing discussion and explanation of topics. Each chapter ends with a set of student exercises and activities.

Genres: Psychology, Reference, Science, Nonfiction, School, Textbooks, Education

534 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2002

Reviews

[John Warner · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hating the textbook I used before to teach research methods to undergraduate students, I chose this book to review. I found this textbook easy to understand with comprehension fostered through the use of examples for each concept, definitions highlighted in text boxes, and review questions. Several of the reviews questions were also included in the test bank, which motivates the students in reading the book.

[Zachary Ransom · Rating 3 out of 5]

USM, B.S. in Psychology, Research methods class

[tessa · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book was boring but jammed packed with information. It gave a lot of great examples and I would refer back to it constantly.

[Nur Islamia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Never Ending Learning, berhubung udah 4 bulan lanjut sekolah lagi, makanya berakrab-akrab ria dengan diktat2 kuliah, tapi alhamdulilah..buku Gravetter ini enak banget dibaca dan sangat mudah dimengerti, biarpun sebel coz tebel banget, males kadang bawanya ke kampus..berat. So bagi yang perlu belajar metode kuantitaif dan statistik saya merekomendasikan buku ini untuk dimiliki menjadi kolkeksi, tapi dibaca juga ya tentunya.

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

Uber boring. Had to read for a class and did not enjoy it at all.

[Elamli · Rating 5 out of 5]

nace

[Kresna Widyasti]

so dificult language for undestaind