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010			_a 99024487
020			_a9780130831545 [hardbound]
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100	1		_aSalkind, Neil J., _eauthor.
245	1	0	_aExploring research / _cNeil J. Salkind.
250			_aFourth edition.
260			_aUpper Saddle River, N.J. : _bPrentice Hall, _cc2000.
300			_axxiv, 336 pages : _billustrations (black and white) ; _c28 cm.
336			_2rdacontent _atext
337			_2rdamedia _aunmediated
338			_2rdacarrier _avolume
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505	0		_aThe role and importance of research -- The research process: coming to terms -- Selecting a problem and reviewing the research -- Sampling and generalizability -- Measurement, reliability, and validity -- Methods of measuring behavior -- Data collection and descriptive statistics -- Introducing inferential statistics -- Nonexperimental research methods -- Experimental research methods -- Quasi-experimental research: a close cousin to experimental research -- Writing a research proposal -- Writing a research manuscript.
520			_a"This book is easy-to-read and understand, and provides a comprehensive introduction to the basics of research within the social and behavioral sciences. It provides complete coverage of the key topics in the general areas of research methods in an easy-going, lively manner. The book describes the use of electronic sources, such as on-line sources, CD-ROMs, and how to utilize the Internet to enhance research skills. It also includes a brief discussion of scientific methods and explores the most common types of research in the social and behavioral sciences. The book features coverage of the research process, problem selection, and sampling and generalizability and the measurement process. It also provides an exhaustive resource for readers seeking to further their research skills. How to prepare and write a research proposal and manuscript are discussed in the final chapter of the book. Listings of additional resources include sections for providing additional resources related directly to the book's content and also references for related works of fiction, and other material of a more informal nature. For Psychologists, Management and Businesspersons or other social or behavioral science-related professionals who are looking to sharpen their understanding of research methods."--Provided by the publisher
521			_aAdult
541			_xYap, Feliciana _yCollege of Psychology _zPsychology
546			_aText in English
650		0	_aPsychology _xResearch _xMethodology.
650		0	_aEducation _xResearch _xMethodology.
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998			_cJanna[new] _d01/15/2025
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