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Research Methods: A Tool for Life - Hardcover

Beins, Bernard C.

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9781108470841: Research Methods: A Tool for Life
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ISBN 10: 110847084X ISBN 13: 9781108470841
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2018

Synopsis

Research Methods is an introduction to the importance of scientific research in everyday life and uses familiar examples to keep students engaged. The text analyzes controversies in psychology to stimulate student interest while explaining crucial methodological concepts. It presents ethical issues related to research, as well as social and cultural factors that might affect it, and provides a comprehensive introduction to a wide variety of methodologies. Through this book, students will learn how to generate research questions and select appropriate methodology, as well as to write a successful research report.

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About the Author

Bernard C. Beins is professor of psychology at Ithaca College, New York. He has been President-elect of the New England Psychological Association and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
110847084X
ISBN 13 
9781108470841
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
4
Number of pages
534
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