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Overview
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Methods in Behavioral Research International Student 15th Edition (ISBN-13: 9781266177682) by Paul C. Cozby and Scott Bates provides students with essential tools for mastering behavioral research methodology. The text engages learners with relatable studies, from classical research to contemporary topics such as the impact of social media and Covid-19. It covers every step of a research investigation, from planning to presenting results. Aligned with APA 7e, this edition emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, critically analyzing the limits of generalizability in past research and promoting research that reflects humanity’s diversity. The book offers new guides on APA formatting, a sample paper, and journal article exercises that further enhance students’ understanding of behavioral research.
Key Features
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• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Focus: Analyzes prior research and improves the inclusivity of language and generalizability in research studies.
• APA 7e Style Resources: Includes easy-to-follow guides for APA formatting, citations, and references.
• Sample Paper: Provides an annotated undergraduate research paper as an example of good APA style.
• Illustrative Articles: Features new journal articles with exercises designed to connect with chapter-related topics.
Brief Content :
1. Scientific Understanding of Behavior
2. Where to Start
3. Ethics in Behavioral Research
4. Fundamental Research Issues
5. Measurement Concepts
6. Observational Methods
7. Asking People About Themselves: Survey Research
8. Experimental Design
9. Conducting Experiments
10. Complex Experimental Designs
11. Single-Case, Quasi-Experimental, and Developmental Research
12. Understanding Research Results: Description and Correlation
13. Understanding Research Results: Statistical Inference
14. Generalization
Appendices:
• A: Reporting Research
• B: Statistical Tests
If you’re interested in previous editions, you can check out the 14th Edition of Methods in Behavioral Research for additional insights and features.
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