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The Research Experience
Planning, Conducting, and Reporting Research
Second Edition
- Ann Sloan Devlin - Connecticut College, USA
Other Titles in:
Educational Research Methods | Research Methods (General) | Research Methods in Psychology
Educational Research Methods | Research Methods (General) | Research Methods in Psychology
October 2020 | 568 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
The Research Experience: Planning, Conducting and Reporting Research, Second Edition is the complete guide to the behavioral science research process. The book covers theoretical research foundations, guiding students through each step of a research project with practical instruction and help. The latest technological tools, such as SurveyMonkey®, Qualtrics®, and Amazon Mechanical Turk®, are included to show the increasing influence of the Internet to conduct studies and how research is conducted in the world today. Taking students through the process from generating ideas for research to writing and presenting findings helps them absorb and apply the material. With its practical emphasis and supporting pedagogy, students will be able to successfully design and execute a research project.
Included with this title:
The password-protected Instructor Resource Site (formally known as Sage Edge) offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides. Learn more.
Included with this title:
The password-protected Instructor Resource Site (formally known as Sage Edge) offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides. Learn more.
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
Chapter 1 Research, Biases in Thinking, and the Role of Theories
Chapter 2 Generating and Shaping Ideas: Tradition and Innovation
Chapter 3 Research Design Approaches and Issues: An Overview
Chapter 4 Ethics and the Institutional Review Board (IRB) Process
Chapter 5 Measurement: Qualities of Measures
Chapter 6 Surveys: Developing Measures and Items
Chapter 7 Correlational Research and Specialized Nonexperimental Designs
Chapter 8 Qualitative Research
Chapter 9 Experimental Research: Between-Subjects Designs: Conceptual and Practical Considerations
Chapter 10 Experimental Research: Within-Subjects Mixed , and Pre–Post Designs: Conceptual and Practical Considerations
Chapter 11 Recruiting Participants
Chapter 12 Organizing Data and Analyzing Results
Chapter 13 Writing and Presenting Your Research
Appendices
Glossary
References
Supplements
SAGE Edge for Instructors
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The open-access Student Study Site makes it easy for students to maximize their study time, anywhere, anytime. It offers flashcards that strengthen understanding of key terms and concepts, as well as learning objectives that reinforce the most important material.
For additional information, custom options, or to request a personalized walkthrough of these resources, please contact your sales representative.
edge.sagepub.com/devlin2e
The open-access Student Study Site makes it easy for students to maximize their study time, anywhere, anytime. It offers flashcards that strengthen understanding of key terms and concepts, as well as learning objectives that reinforce the most important material.
For additional information, custom options, or to request a personalized walkthrough of these resources, please contact your sales representative.
SAGE Edge for Students
edge.sagepub.com/devlin2e
The open-access Student Study Site makes it easy for students to maximize their study time, anywhere, anytime. It offers flashcards that strengthen understanding of key terms and concepts, as well as learning objectives that reinforce the most important material.
For additional information, custom options, or to request a personalized walkthrough of these resources, please contact your sales representative.
edge.sagepub.com/devlin2e
The open-access Student Study Site makes it easy for students to maximize their study time, anywhere, anytime. It offers flashcards that strengthen understanding of key terms and concepts, as well as learning objectives that reinforce the most important material.
For additional information, custom options, or to request a personalized walkthrough of these resources, please contact your sales representative.
“The material reflects current thinking in the field…This textbook does a very thoughtful job of organizing [tables and figures]. [A majority of my students are visual learners]…having all of the tables and figures is greatly appreciated…The focus on presentations and presenting the research is very helpful.”
“[This] textbook is very copious and thoughtful, without being overwhelming or patronizing…this textbook has a really nice balance and is comfortable to read. Additionally, the figures/tables are very helpful and are great for all learners, especially visual learners.”
Lincoln University
“[The key strengths of the text are] the style of writing, the examples, the depth of the information, [and] some chapters are beautifully organized and helpful, [such as writing your research].”
Farmingdale State College
Excellent text. Well-organized and accessible.
Online & Professional Studies, California Baptist University
March 30, 2021