PART I: INTRODUCTION1. Introduction to Scientific Research2:. Research Approaches and Methods of Data Collection PART II: PLANNING THE RESEARCH STUDY3. Identifying research questions and forming Hypotheses4. Ethics PART III: FOUNDATIONS OF RESEARCH5. Measuring Variables and Sampling6. Research Validity7. Control Techniques in Research8. Procedure for Conducting a research study PART IV: EXPERIMENTAL METHODS9. Experimental Research Design10. Quasi-Experimental Designs11. Single-Case Research Designs PART V: NONEXPERIMENTAL, QUALITATIVE, AND MIXED METHODS RESEARCH12. Nonexperimental Quantitative Research13. Survey Research14. Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research PART VI: ANALYZING AND INTERPRETING DATA15. Descriptive Statistics16. Inferential Statistics PART VII: WRITING THE RESEARCH REPORT17. Preparing the Research Report using APA Style

Hallmark features of this title Basic research principles, such as basic concepts, research study planning, varieties and more, are covered in detail throughout the text.Concept maps and learning objectives highlight key content.Study questions throughout the text help students review material.Practice tests allow students to assess their understanding.

New and updated features of this title UPDATED: All chapters and references reflect the current state of research methods in psychology. Chapter objectives are now tied directly to level-1 chapter headings, enforcing chapter goals.All chapters have been carefully edited to increase clarity and readability without sacrificing scientific rigor.Chapter updates include a new Science in the 21st Century section, an Introduction to Mixed Methods Research section, new definitions and more. Additionally, a section on pros and cons of nonexperimental quantitative research was added.Chapter revisions include a stronger focus on the central role of research questions, a reduction of historical coverage, the removal of pseudoscience coverage and more.