Christensen, Larry B., 1941-

Research methods, design, and analysis / Larry B. Christensen, R. Burke Johnson, Lisa A. Turner. - 11th ed. - Boston : Allyn & Bacon, c2011. - xx, 539 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Rev. and updated ed. of : Experimental methodology.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 511-523) and index.

Introduction to scientific research -- Research approaches and methods of data collection -- Problem identification and hypothesis formation -- Ethics -- Measuring variables and sampling -- Research validity -- Control techniques in experimental research -- Experimental research design -- Procedure for conducting an experiment -- Quasi-experimental designs -- Single-case research designs -- Survey research -- Qualitative and mixed methods research -- Descriptive statistics -- Inferential statistics -- Preparing the research report for presentation or publication.

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Psychology, Experimental--Textbooks.
Psychology--Experiments--Textbooks.
Experimental design.

BF181 / .C48 2011

150.72 / CHR