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Gregory J. Privitera

Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences

Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences

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The third edition of Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences has been fully revised for the seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2020). It employs a problem-focused approach to introduce research methods, with a conversational writing tone and the research methods decision tree to encourage students to select the most appropriate methodology for their research question.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 616 pages
Publication date: 19 August 2022
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc


The third edition of Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences has undergone a thorough revision to align with the seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2020). This revision encompasses both the APA style sections within the content and the references. The language within the text has been updated to be as inclusive as possible regarding all aspects of identity. The APA sections on style, paper preparation, and ethics have been updated, and the text itself has been formatted in the 7th edition style to better reflect the latest style guidance.

Author Gregory J. Privitera employs a problem-focused approach to introduce research methods, employing a conversational writing tone that speaks directly to learners, empowering them to understand and apply research methods. Within each chapter, students draw conclusions by following the scientific process. To facilitate this, Privitera fully integrates the research methods decision tree, from choosing a research design to selecting an appropriate statistic, to encourage students to select the most appropriate methodology for their research question.

Greg Privitera covers the full scope of methodologies, from non-experimental to quasi-experimental to experimental, in a straightforward, unbiased manner. This comprehensive text is an invaluable resource for students and professionals in the behavioral sciences, providing a clear and accessible introduction to research methods.

Weight: 1150g
Dimension: 254 x 203 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781071895436
Edition number: 3 Revised edition

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