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Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences, Fourth Edition employs a problem-focused approach to present a clear and comprehensive introduction to research methods. Award-winning teacher and author Gregory J. Privitera fully integrates the research methods decision tree into the design process to help students choose the most appropriate method for the research question they are seeking to answer. This conversational text empowers students to view research methods as something they are capable of understanding and applying. Over the course of the book, students learn how to structure a study to answer a research question and navigate through the process of choosing an appropriate analysis or statistic to write a research report. New elements to the Fourth Edition include a new standalone chapter on qualitative research, assumptions testing throughout chapters on quantitative research, and updated examples and figures to communicate the latest updates in behavioral science research.

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Gregory J. Privitera is a professor of psychology at St. Bonaventure University where he is a recipient of its highest teaching honor, The Award for Professional Excellence in Teaching, and its highest honor for scholarship, The Award for Professional Excellence in Research and Publication. Dr. Privitera received his PhD in behavioral neuroscience in the field of psychology at the State University of New York at Buffalo and continued with his postdoctoral research at Arizona State University. He is a nationally award-winning author and research scholar. His textbooks span across diverse topics in psychology and the behavioral sciences, including an introductory psychology text, four statistics texts, two research methods texts, and multiple other texts bridging knowledge creation across health, health care, and analytics. In addition, Dr. Privitera has authored more than three dozen peer-reviewed papers aimed at advancing our understanding of health and informing policy in health care. His research has earned recognition by the American Psychological Association, and in media to include Oprah's Magazine, Time Magazine, and the Wall Street Journal. He mentors a variety of undergraduate research projects at St. Bonaventure University, where dozens of students, many of whom have gone on to earn graduate and doctoral degrees at various institutions, have coauthored and presented research work. In addition to his teaching, research, and advisement, Dr. Privitera is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, is an identical twin, and is married with two daughters, Grace Ann and Charlotte Jane, and two sons, Aiden Andrew and Luca James. 

Table of Contents

About the AuthorAcknowledgmentsPrefaceTo the Student—How to Use SPSS With This BookSection I • Scientific InquiryChapter 1 • Introduction to Scientific ThinkingChapter 2 • Generating Testable IdeasChapter 3 • Research EthicsSection II • Defining and Measuring Variables, Selecting Samples, and Choosing an Appropriate Research DesignChapter 4 • Identifying Scientific VariablesChapter 5 • Sampling From PopulationsChapter 6 • Choosing a Research DesignSection III • Nonexperimental Research DesignsChapter 7 • Qualitative Research DesignsChapter 8 • Naturalistic and Existing Data Research DesignsChapter 9 • Survey and Correlational Research DesignsSection IV • Quasi-Experimental and Experimental Research DesignsChapter 10 • Quasi-Experimental and Single-Case Experimental DesignsChapter 11 • Between-Subjects Experimental DesignsChapter 12 • Within-Subjects Experimental DesignsChapter 13 • Factorial Experimental DesignsSection V • Analyzing, Interpreting, And Communicating Research DataChapter 14 • Analysis and Interpretation: Exposition of DataChapter 15 • Analysis and Interpretation: Making Decisions About DataChapter 16 • Communicating Research: Preparing Manuscripts, Posters, and TalksAppendix A: APA-Style Writing, Sample Manuscript, and PostersAppendix B: Instructions for Randomizing and CounterbalancingAppendix C: SPSS General Instructions Guide and Statistical TablesGlossaryReferencesIndex

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Privitera′s book is the best book I′ve seen for my audience, and it is priced well below what some of the lesser-quality competitors offer. It is accessible to the non-math major and is written in a very good style and tone for the typical behavioral science student. -- J. B. BorenThis text is comprehensive, covering all areas of research methods in psychology.... This is a very solid text for introductory research methods. -- Ann Westcot JordanPrivitera continues to produce quality textbooks and course material. -- Aaron BaggettI like that the text starts with a discussion of using SPSS, which immediately draws students into thinking about the essential links between statistics and research methods. -- Carolyn Morgan"This is the smoothest student onboarding process I have ever experienced. Everything is syncing and the students were able to figure things out with almost no help from me." -- Echo Leaver"Student performance after implementing Vantage is incredible...this is a really tangible way to see that." -- Karen Deeming"I am really excited to have tools that help motivate students to actually do the reading..." -- Emily Hopkins"My learners really enjoyed the SAGE Vantage experience. Many of them said it forced them to read, which aided in their comprehension…The feedback I received is that they all really enjoyed the interactive nature of the program, as well as the [number] of activities..." -- Daniel Amoruso"It really helps you wrap your head around what you′re learning and come to a complete understanding of the course material." -- Aubrey Akins"I think that Vantage [is] an ideal system that will promote engagement of students." -- Linda Trautman"With Vantage, I set up my course in under 10 minutes, which is unheard of...I love Vantage!" -- Karin Machluf"Extremely valuable! Interactive, engaging and simple to use." -- Alyssa Salazar"I have used every other major digital platform that exists, and I can say that Vantage has no equal." -- William Parent"...Really going to deepen students′ understanding and...boost their comprehension." -- Daniel Okamura

Details ISBN1071879375 Publisher SAGE Publications Inc Edition Description 4th Revised edition Edition 4th ISBN-13 9781071879375 Format Paperback Imprint SAGE Publications Inc Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Country of Publication United States Audience Tertiary & Higher Education ISBN-10 1071879375 DEWEY 150.72 Pages 664 UK Release Date 2024-11-07 Year 2024 Publication Date 2024-11-07 US Release Date 2024-11-07 AU Release Date 2024-11-06 Author Gregory J. Privitera We've got this

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