PSYC 311 Research Methods in Psychology I: Readings

Inviting and conversational, the text leads you through the research process from start to finish -- using a step-by-step approach that emphasizes the decisions researchers make at each stage. Current research examples are selected to be of particular interest to students, and learning objectives help you focus on what's important. Chapter after chapter, the authors' "lecture in a book" style delivers clear explanations of topics that make this text easy to read and understand. See how interesting experimental and nonexperimental research can be!

Featuring an emphasis on future consumers of psychological research and examples drawn from popular media, this book develops students' critical-thinking skills as they evaluate information in their everyday lives. Takes learning to a new level for both consumers and producers offering new content, interactive learning & online assessment to help master the concepts.

Statistics is one of the most practical and essential courses. A primary goal of this text is to make learning statistics as simple as possible. Includes straightforward instruction, built-in learning aids, and real-world examples. Authors provide a conceptual context making it easier to learn formulas and procedures, explaining why procedures were developed and when they should be used. This text will instill the basic principles of objectivity and logic that are essential for science and valuable in everyday life, making it a useful reference long after you complete the course.