Solution Manual for Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences 6th Edition

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  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1337613312
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1337613316
  • Author:  Frederick Gravetter; Lori-Ann Forzano

See how interesting experimental and nonexperimental research can be with RESEARCH METHODS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 6th Edition. Inviting and conversational, the text leads you through the research process from start to finish — using a step-by-step approach that emphasizes the decisions researchers make at each stage. Current research examples are selected to be of particular interest to students like you, and learning objectives help you focus on what’s important. Chapter after chapter, the authors’ “lecture in a book” style delivers clear explanations of topics that make this text easy to read and understand. 

Table of contents:

  1. Chapter 1: Introduction, Acquiring Knowledge, and the Scientific Method
  2. Chapter Learning Objectives
  3. Chapter Overview
  4. 1.1 Methods of Knowing and Acquiring Knowledge
  5. 1.2 The Scientific Method
  6. 1.3 The Research Process
  7. Chapter Summary
  8. Key Words
  9. Exercises
  10. Learning Check Answers
  11. Chapter 2: Research Ideas and Hypotheses
  12. Chapter Learning Objectives
  13. Chapter Overview
  14. 2.1 Getting Started: Identifying a Topic Area
  15. 2.2 Searching the Existing Research Literature in a Topic Area
  16. 2.3 Finding an Idea for a Research Study from a Published Research Article
  17. 2.4 Using a Research Idea to Form a Hypothesis and Create a Research Study
  18. Chapter Summary
  19. Key Words
  20. Exercises
  21. Learning Check Answers
  22. Chapter 3: Defining and Measuring Variables
  23. Chapter Learning Objectives
  24. Chapter Overview
  25. 3.1 Constructs and Operational Definitions
  26. 3.2 Validity and Reliability of Measurement
  27. 3.3 Scales of Measurement
  28. 3.4 Modalities of Measurement
  29. 3.5 Other Aspects of Measurement
  30. Chapter Summary
  31. Key Words
  32. Exercises
  33. Learning Check Answers
  34. Chapter 4: Ethics in Research
  35. Chapter Learning Objectives
  36. Chapter Overview
  37. 4.1 Introduction
  38. 4.2 Ethical Issues and Human Participants in Research
  39. 4.3 Ethical Issues and Nonhuman Subjects in Research
  40. 4.4 Ethical Issues and Scientific Integrity
  41. Chapter Summary
  42. Key Words
  43. Exercises
  44. Learning Check Answers
  45. Chapter 5: Selecting Research Participants
  46. Chapter Learning Objectives
  47. Chapter Overview
  48. 5.1 Introduction to Sampling
  49. 5.2 Probability Sampling Methods
  50. 5.3 Nonprobability Sampling Methods
  51. Chapter Summary
  52. Key Words
  53. Exercises
  54. Learning Check Answers
  55. Chapter 6: Research Strategies and Validity
  56. Chapter Learning Objectives
  57. Chapter Overview
  58. 6.1 Research Strategies
  59. 6.2 External and Internal Validity
  60. 6.3 Threats to External Validity
  61. 6.4 Threats to Internal Validity
  62. 6.5 More about Internal and External Validity
  63. Chapter Summary
  64. Key Words
  65. Exercises
  66. Learning Check Answers
  67. Chapter 7: The Experimental Research Strategy
  68. Chapter Learning Objectives
  69. Chapter Overview
  70. 7.1 Cause-and-Effect Relationships
  71. 7.2 Distinguishing Elements of an Experiment
  72. 7.3 Controlling Extraneous Variables
  73. 7.4 Control Conditions and Manipulation Checks
  74. 7.5 Increasing External Validity: Simulation and Field Studies
  75. Chapter Summary
  76. Key Words
  77. Exercises
  78. Learning Check Answers
  79. Chapter 8: Experimental Designs: Between-Subjects Design
  80. Chapter Learning Objectives
  81. Chapter Overview
  82. 8.1 Introduction to Between-Subjects Experiments
  83. 8.2 Individual Differences as Confounding Variables
  84. 8.3 Limiting Confounding by Individual Differences
  85. 8.4 Individual Differences and Variability
  86. 8.5 Other Threats to Internal Validity of Between-Subjects Experimental Designs
  87. 8.6 Applications and Statistical Analyses of Between-Subjects Designs
  88. Chapter Summary
  89. Key Words
  90. Exercises
  91. Learning Check Answers
  92. Chapter 9: Experimental Designs: Within-Subjects Design
  93. Chapter Learning Objectives
  94. Chapter Overview
  95. 9.1 Within-Subjects Experiments and Internal Validity
  96. 9.2 Dealing with Time-Related Threats and Order Effects
  97. 9.3 Comparing Within-Subjects and Between-Subjects Designs
  98. 9.4 Applications and Statistical Analysis of Within-Subjects Designs
  99. Chapter Summary
  100. Key Words
  101. Exercises
  102. Learning Check Answers
  103. Chapter 10: The Nonexperimental and Quasi-Experimental Strategies: Nonequivalent Group, Pre-Post, an
  104. Chapter Learning Objectives
  105. Chapter Overview
  106. 10.1 Nonexperimental and Quasi-Experimental Research Strategies
  107. 10.2 Between-Subjects Nonexperimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs: Nonequivalent Group Designs
  108. 10.3 Within-Subjects Nonexperimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs: Pre-Post Designs
  109. 10.4 Developmental Research Designs
  110. 10.5 Applications, Statistical Analysis, and Terminology for Nonexperimental, Quasi-Experimental, an
  111. Chapter Summary
  112. Key Words
  113. Exercises
  114. Learning Check Answers
  115. Chapter 11: Factorial Designs
  116. Chapter Learning Objectives
  117. Chapter Overview
  118. 11.1 Introduction to Factorial Designs
  119. 11.2 Main Effects and Interactions
  120. 11.3 Types of Factorial Designs and Analysis
  121. 11.4 Applications of Factorial Designs
  122. Chapter Summary
  123. Key Words
  124. Exercises
  125. Learning Check Answers
  126. Chapter 12: The Correlational Research Strategy
  127. Chapter Learning Objectives
  128. Chapter Overview
  129. 12.1 An Introduction to Correlational Research
  130. 12.2 The Data and Statistical Analysis for Correlational Studies
  131. 12.3 Applications of the Correlational Strategy
  132. 12.4 Strengths and Weaknesses of the Correlational Research Strategy
  133. Chapter Summary
  134. Key Words
  135. Exercises
  136. Learning Check Answers
  137. Chapter 13: The Descriptive Research Strategy
  138. Chapter Learning Objectives
  139. Chapter Overview
  140. 13.1 An Introduction to Descriptive Research
  141. 13.2 The Observational Research Design
  142. 13.3 The Survey Research Design
  143. 13.4 The Case Study Design
  144. Chapter Summary
  145. Key Words
  146. Exercises
  147. Learning Check Answers
  148. Chapter 14: Single-Case Experimental Research Designs
  149. Chapter Learning Objectives
  150. Chapter Overview
  151. 14.1 Introduction
  152. 14.2 Phases and Phase Changes
  153. 14.3 Reversal Designs: ABAB and Variations
  154. 14.4 Multiple-Baseline Designs
  155. 14.5 General Strengths and Weaknesses of Single-Case Designs
  156. Chapter Summary
  157. Key Words
  158. Exercises
  159. Learning Check Answers
  160. Chapter 15: Statistical Evaluation of Data
  161. Chapter Learning Objectives
  162. Chapter Overview
  163. 15.1 The Role of Statistics in the Research Process
  164. 15.2 Descriptive Statistics
  165. 15.3 Inferential Statistics
  166. 15.4 Finding the Right Statistics for Your Data
  167. 15.5 Special Statistics for Research
  168. Chapter Summary
  169. Key Words
  170. Exercises
  171. Learning Check Answers
  172. Chapter 16: Writing an APA-Style Research Report
  173. Chapter Learning Objectives
  174. Chapter Overview
  175. 16.1 The Goal of a Research Report
  176. 16.2 General APA Guidelines for Writing Style and Format
  177. 16.3 The Elements of an APA-Style Research Report
  178. 16.4 Writing a Research Proposal
  179. Chapter Summary
  180. Key Words
  181. Exercises
  182. Learning Check Answers
  183. Appendices
  184. Glossary
  185. References
  186. Name Index
  187. Subject Index

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