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Research Design and Methods: A Process Approach, 7/e

Kenneth S. Bordens, INDIANA UNIV/PURDUE U-FT WAYNE
Bruce Barrington Abbott, INDIANA UNIV/PURDUE U-FT WAYNE

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Decision-making emphasis. To develop a full appreciation of the power and limitations of each step of the research process, the role and consequences of choices in research are thoroughly explored.
Effective presentation of the research process. Chapters 3-7 present the general principles of research design beginning with how ideas are developed through understanding ethical issues.
Comprehensive coverage of methods and design. Chapters 8-12 present in-depth treatment of non-experimental designs, experimental designs, and quasi-experimental and developmental designs.
Complete chapter on the research paper. Chapter 16 presents the most current APA guidelines for writing and reporting research results and also includes a complete paper and information on paper presentations, oral presentations and poster sessions.
Advanced topical coverage. Special topics in research are integrated throughout the text including use of the Internet, meta-analysis, and multivariate design analysis.
Early focus on theory development and testing. Chapter 2 emphasizes the important role theory plays in psychological research, identifies different types of theory, and outlines the different strategies available for theory testing.

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