The Psychologist as Detective: An Introduction to Conducting Research in Psychology, Updated Edition -- Books a la Carte (6th Edition)

Smith, Randolph A.; Davis, Stephen F

ISBN 10: 0134003462 ISBN 13: 9780134003467

Publisher: Pearson, 2015

Synopsis

NOTE: This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value—this format costs significantly less than a new textbook

 

Understanding psychological research by finding a problem, discovering the clues, and evaluating the evidence.  

 

The Psychologist as Detective  introduces students to the research process. The authors treat psychological research as a detective case in which a problem is presented, clues are discovered, evidence is evaluated, and a report is prepared for consideration by peers.  

 

Learning Goals

Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:

•Think critically about research and research methods

•Analyze research as a problem solving procedure

•Develop research skills by looking at examples of research studies

•Evaluate evidence from a research study and prepare a report or summary of the case

You can also purchase a loose-leaf print reference to complement Revel The Psychologist as Detective . This is optional.

 

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0134003462
• ISBN 13: 9780134003467
• Binding: Loose Leaf
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 240