Test Bank for Research Methods in Psychology Investigating Human Behavior, 3rd Edition, Paul G. Nestor, Russell K. Schutt,
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Test Bank for Research Methods in Psychology Investigating Human Behavior, 3rd Edition, Paul G. Nestor, Russell K. Schutt,
Table Of Content
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
PART I. RESEARCH FUNDAMENTALS
Chapter 1. Uncommon Sense and the Scientific Method
Biases in Thinking
The Scientific Method
Psychological Research in the Public Square
Conclusion
Chapter 2. The Research Process
Can Money Buy You Happiness?
Research Approach
Research Toolbox
Evaluating and Critiquing Research
Conclusion
Chapter 3. Literature Review in Research
The Brain on Marijuana
Literature Review in Research
Framework for Literature Review
Advanced Literature Reviews
Conclusion
Chapter 4. Ethics in Behavioral Research
Historical Background
Ethical Principles
The Institutional Review Board
Conclusion
Chapter 5. Conceptualization and Measurement
What Is Happiness?
Theoretical Constructs
Levels of Measurement
The Special Case of Psychometrics
Evaluating Measures
The Logic of Measurement Validity
Conclusion
Chapter 6. Samples and Generalizations
Sample Planning
Sampling Methods
Sampling Distributions
Conclusion
PART II. RESEARCH DESIGNS
Chapter 7. Considering Correlation: Are You a Maximizer or a Satisficer?
Are You a Maximizer or a Satisficer?
Correlational Research
Correlation, Confounds, and Control Variables
Decision-Making Strategies in a College Student Sample: Maximizer or Satisficer?
Conclusion
Chapter 8. In Search of Causality: True Experiments
Mental Calisthenics for the Brain?
Single-Factor Experiment
Theater of Independent Variables
Measurement and Control
Validity in Experiments
Can Causality Be Established?
Conclusion
Chapter 9. Experimental Design and Hypothesis Testing
Does Exercise Make You Smarter?
Basic Experimental Designs
Two Options in Assigning Participants
Null Hypothesis Significance Testing
Conclusion
Chapter 10. Complex Research Designs
Multifactorial Designs
Within-Subjects Experiment
Between-Subjects Experiment
Conclusion
Chapter 11. Quasi-Experimental and Nonexperimental Designs
The Good and the Bad of Media Multitasking
Quasi-Experimental Designs
Nonequivalent-Control-Group Designs
Before-and-After Designs
Quasi-Experiments of Media Multitasking
Quasi-Experiments of 9/11 Memories
Quasi-Experimental Research of Culture and Cognition
Developmental Studies
Nonexperimental Research
Conclusion
Chapter 12. Small-N and Single-Subject Designs
Foundations of Small-N Designs
Measuring Targets of Intervention
Types of Small-N and Single-Subject Designs
Analyzing Small-N and Single-Subject Designs
Internal Validity
Generalizability
Conclusion
Chapter 13. Survey Research
How Happy Are You?
Considering Surveys
Writing Survey Questions
Combining Questions in Indexes and Scales
Designing Questionnaires
Organizing Surveys
Analyzing Surveys
Conclusion
Chapter 14. Qualitative Methods
Fundamentals of Qualitative Research
Methods for Collecting Qualitative Data
Qualitative Interviewing
Participant Observation
Systematic Observation
Focus Groups
Qualitative Data Analysis
Ethical Issues in Qualitative Research
Conclusion
PART III. RESEARCH PRODUCTS
Chapter 15. Quantitative Data Analysis
Does Needing Help = Getting Help?
Statistical Approach
Univariate Distributions
Descriptive Statistics
Inferential Statistics
The Ethics of Statistics
Conclusion
Chapter 16. Essentials of APA Report Writing
APA Format
Report Organization in APA Format
Literature Review
Poster Presentation
Sample Paper
Conclusion
Appendix A: Summaries of Frequently Cited Research Articles
Appendix B: Questions to Ask About a Research Article
Appendix C: How to Read a Research Article
Appendix D: Proportions of Area Under Standard Normal Curve
Appendix E: Critical Values for t Distribution
Appendix F: Critical Values of F
Appendix G: Critical Values of Chi-Square
Appendix H: Critical Values of the Correlation Coefficient
Appendix I: Table of Random Numbers
Glossary
References
Index
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