Experimental Methodology
Larry Christensen’s Experimental Methodology, Tenth Edition, is a reader-friendly introduction to the basic principles of experimental psychological research. The text provides instruction in experimental research as well as non-experimental approaches such as ex-post facto research, correlational research, and survey research. Also included are qualitative research approaches such as ethnography and phenomenology.\ Features that facilitate student learning include chapter-opening vignettes...
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This book presents a reader-friendly introduction to the basic principles of experimental psychological research. Experimental Methodology is organized so that each chapter focuses on a specific step in the research process. The book provides instruction in experimental research as well as non-experimental approaches such as ex-post facto research, correlational research, and survey research. Also included are qualitative research approaches such as ethnography and phenomenology. Booknews This introduction to the basic principles of psychological research is organized so that each chapter focuses on a specific step in the research process. The eighth edition features discussion of quantitative and qualitative research with quantitative research divided into both experimental and non-experimental approaches. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
PrefaceCh. 1What Is Science?1Ch. 2Descriptive Research Approaches43Ch. 3The Experimental Research Approach75Ch. 4Problem Identification and Hypothesis Formation99Ch. 5Ethics125Ch. 6Variables Used in Experimentation189Ch. 7Control in Experimentation227Ch. 8Techniques for Achieving Constancy261Ch. 9Experimental Research Design309Ch. 10Quasi-Experimental Designs347Ch. 11Single-Participant Research Designs371Ch. 12Data Collection409Ch. 13Hypothesis Testing437Ch. 14External Validity475Appendixes549References555Index581
\ BooknewsA new edition of the introductory text explaining the key principles of the psychology research process in terms of methodology. The volume follows the steps involved in research beginning with descriptive and experimental processes, and continuing on to ethical considerations, control issues, multisubject and single-subject designs, data collection, statistical analysis, and research reporting. This edition reflects changes in research language and also, of course, commentary on topical events such as the O.J. Simpson trial. Includes illustrations, study questions, and appendices of statistical values. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.\ \ \ \ \ BooknewsThis introduction to the basic principles of psychological research is organized so that each chapter focuses on a specific step in the research process. The eighth edition features discussion of quantitative and qualitative research with quantitative research divided into both experimental and non-experimental approaches. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
