Experimental Psychology: Methods of Research

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Prentice Hall, 1997 - Education - 480 pages

This book explores the field of experimental psychology from the standpoint of scientific methodology and methods of experimentation, rather than from specific content areas. There is a step-by-step process of effectively completing statistical analyses for major research designs used in behavioral research, and emphasizes the mutual facilitation of pure and applied research and the wise application of effective research methods to benefit society. Requires no previous background in statistics, develops a broad perspective about where sound psychological research fits within areas of public interest as well as more generally within science. This book gives special attention to ethics in human and animal research. It discusses the use of computers in psychology from historical and contemporary perspectives, and provides thorough guidance in the development of a research project from conception to written form.

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An Application of the Scientific Method
5
Overview of the Scientific Method
14
THE PROBLEM
21
Copyright

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TitleExperimental Psychology: Methods of Research
AuthorFrank J. McGuigan
Edition7, illustrated
PublisherPrentice Hall, 1997
Original fromthe University of Michigan
DigitizedOct 20, 2008
ISBN0133988848, 9780133988840
Length480 pages
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Education / General
Juvenile Nonfiction / History / General
Psychology / Experimental Psychology
Psychology / General
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