Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods, 7th edition

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 2017

  • Mark R. Leary Duke University

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Table of contents

  1. Research in the Behavioral Sciences
  2. Behavioral Variability and Research
  3. The Measurement of Behavior
  4. Approaches to Psychological Measurement
  5. Selecting Research Participants
  6. Descriptive Research
  7. Correlational Research
  8. Advanced Correlational Strategies
  9. Basic Issues in Experimental Research
  10. Experimental Design
  11. Analyzing Experimental Data: Basic Concepts
  12. Statistical Analysis
  13. Quasi-Experimental Designs
  14. Single-Case Research
  15. Ethical Issues in Behavioral Research
  16. Scientific Writing

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