Research Design Explained

Mitchell Mark L.

ISBN 10: 0155075055 / ISBN 13: 9780155075054

Published by Thomson Learning, 2000

pp. 688. Seller Inventory # 18454800

Synopsis:

The aim of this book is to encourage students to value, read and conduct ethical research, providing all the practical advice a novice might need. Fully revised, this fourth edition includes chapters on evaluating research, writing proposals and psychology as a science. The book features easy-to-read text; a structure that is organized around the idea of evaluating research in terms of internal validity, external validity, construct validity and ethics; a Web site that provides sample lectures; and a practical chapter on writing research proposals.

About the Author: Janina M. Jolley graduated with Great Distinction" from California State University at Dominquez Hills and earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology from The Ohio State University. She is currently an executive editor of "The Journal of Genetic Psychology" and "Genetic Psychology Monographs" and Professor of Psychology at Clarion University. Her professional affiliations include the Middle-Eastern Honor Association (President 1999 to 2000; Vice-President 1998 to1999), American Psychological Association (Division 2: Teaching of Psychology and Division 20: Adult Development and Aging), American Psychological Society, Council of Teachers of Undergraduate Psychology, The Midwestern Psychological Association, and Phi Kappa Phi. Her hobbies include flying, Civil Air Patrol, biking, and spending time with her family."

Bibliographic Details

Title: Research Design Explained
Publisher: Thomson Learning
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New
Edition: 4th Edition