Research Methods and Statistics: A Critical Thinking Approach

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Research methods and statistics: a critical thinking approach, 3e International Edition, successfully illustrates the integration between statistics and research methods by demonstrating the ways to use statistics in analyzing data collected during research. Jackson's combined text adopts an inviting narrative style that speaks directly to students and draws them into the material, helping them overcome the initial apprehension they may feel at having to learn both subject areas at once. She incorporates a student-friendly critical-thinking approach and presents examples and exercises to which students can relate. Jackson focuses on the logic of the process and the methodology aspect of research. Key Features Jackson presents information in a simple, direct, and easy-to-understand fashion, writing in an engaging conversational style that reviewers and students praise This concise text covers only those statistics most used by psychologists, integrating a brief statistical supplement within a methods text. Each chapter begins with an outline. A running glossary throughout the text assists students in understanding and remembering key terms "In Review" tables found at the end of major sections summarize key concepts and help students check their understanding of chapter content. "Critical Thinking Checks," found immediately after each "In Review" table, include a series of application questions that give students opportunities to think in greater depth about the information covered in that section. At the end of every chapter, students are provided with a list/review of the key terms, chapter exercises, and answers to the "Critical Thinking Checks." ings; and clarifying charts, graphs, and screened examples. Table Of Contents 1. Thinking Like a Scientist. 2. Getting Started: Ideas, Resources, and Ethics. 3. Defining, Measuring, and Manipulating Variables. 4. Descriptive Methods. 5. Data Organization and Descriptive Statistics. 6. Correlational Methods and Statistics. 7. Hypothesis Testing and Inferential Statistics. 8. The Logic of Experimental Design. 9. Inferential Statistics for Two-Group Designs. 10. Experimental Designs with More Than Two Levels of and Independent Variables. 11. Complex Experimental Designs. 12. Quasi-Experimental, Single-Case Designs, and Developmental Designs 13. APA Communication Guidelines. 14. Sample APA Style Paper. Appendix A: Statistical Tables. Appendix B: Computational Formulas for ANOVAs. Appendix C: Answers to Odd Numbered Exercises. References. Glossary. Index.