Chapter 3: The Research Endeavor
Extraordinary People: The Old Order Amish of Pennsylvania
The Scientific Method
Defining the Problem and Stating a Hypothesis
Choosing and Implementing a Research Method
Case Studies
Evaluating Case Studies
Correlational Studies
Measuring the Relationship Between Variables
Selecting a Sample
Evaluating Correlational Studies
Epidemiological Studies
Evaluating Epidemiological Research
Experimental Studies
Human Laboratory Studies
Taking Psychology Personally: Your Rights as a Research Participant
Therapy Outcome Studies
Single-Case Experimental Designs
Animal Studies
Cross-Cultural Research
Meta-Analysis
Evaluating Meta-Analysis
Chapter Integration