Author: Mark R. Leary ISBN : Product Detai New from Format: PDFThis is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book.
Rigorous, yet readable.
The author presents the material with sufficient elaboration, explanation, and examples that not only interest the student, but make it understandable.
Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods incorporates the four basic approaches to behavioral research (descriptive research, correlational research, experimental research, and quasi-experimental research), and shows students how to conceptualize questions, measure variables, design studies, and analyze data. Chapters on research ethics and scientific writing (including the most recent version of APA style) round out the book. Throughout each chapter, boxes on “Developing Your Research Skills” and “Behavioral Research Case Study” provide practical examples and pique student interest.
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- File Size: 8210 KB
- Print Length: 448 pages
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- Publisher: Pearson; 6 edition (August 19, 2011)
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B006Y1BMVK
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- Lending: Not Enabled
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #522,357 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods PDF
Although the text book gave helpful informtion it did so in a boring manner. There is almost no change in font size - even for headings or sepration between sections and absolutly no color or pictures. There i no reason a textbook this simple can not be offered as an ebook!By M. James VINE VOICE
The writing was even dryer than the formating. Most students in my class stoped reading it very eary in the class and those like me have great difficulty focusing on what they are trying to say.
Even my professior deviates a lot from the book. I have never read chapters so mixed up, and that is saying something.
Mark Leary's INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIORAL RESEARCH METHODS (6th Edition) is a great reference but only a good textbook.By T. A. Daniel TOP 500 REVIEWER
As far as textbooks go, this text is plain. The author does a good job relating examples to students, but only a so-so job at engaging them. Most of my students seemed to enjoy the text in terms of reference; everything is ordered and explained nicely enough that they can flip back and find exactly what they are looking for. Any students interested in pursuing a position in the field of behavioral research would probably do good to hold onto their copy of the book -- it will probably come in handy in the future. It's just not a fun read. The contents are in black, white, and grayscale -- surprising for how much this textbook costs!
This new 6th edition only has minor improvements over the 5th edition: Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods 5TH EDITION. Many of the chapters are nearly identical. Most notably, the examples of scientific writing have been updated to reflect the newest version of APA formatting. Do yourself (and your students) a favor and go with the cheaper version of this text!
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