03388cam a2200397 i 4500 22167960 CSPC 20250326164157.0 210806t20232023caua b 001 0 eng 2021039129 9781071817834 DLC eng rda DLC DLC CSPC pcc Q180.55.S7 A33 2023 001.422 Ad171r 23 Adams, Kathrynn Ann, author. Research methods, statistics, and application / Kathrynn A. Adams and Eva K. McGuire. Third Edition. Los Angeles : SAGE, 2023. xxvii, 667 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier Revised edition of the authors' Research methods, statistics, and applications, [2019] Includes bibliographical references and index. Thinking like a researcher -- Build a solid foundation for your study based on past research -- Measuring your variables -- The cornerstones of good research: reliability and validity -- Basics of research design: description and sampling -- Describing your sample -- Beyond descriptives : making inferences based on your sample -- Comparing your sample to a known or expected score -- Examining relationships among your variables: correlational design -- Examining causality -- Independent-groups designs -- Dependent-groups designs -- Factorial designs -- Nonparametric statistics -- Focusing on the individual: case studies and single N designs -- How to decide? choosing a research design and selecting the correct analysis. "The third edition of Research Methods, Statistics, and Applications by Kathrynn A. Adams and Eva K. McGuire consistently integrates the interrelated concepts of research methods and statistics to better explain how the research process requires a combination of these two elements. This best-selling combined text includes numerous examples and practical applications from the latest research across the social and behavioral sciences. The conversational tone and emphasis on decision-making engages students in the research process and demonstrates the value of rigorous research in academic settings and beyond. The end goal of this book is to spark students' interest in conducting research and to increase their ability to critically analyze research in their daily lives. The third edition includes a new chapter on measurement to better highlight the critical importance of this topic, updates for the 7th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, new examples related to social justice, a new section on case studies, and more thorough integration of research ethics information and tips throughout each chapter"-- Provided by publisher. Research Statistical methods. Research Methodology. Statistics. McGuire, Eva K., author. 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg ddc BK 001.422 Ad171r CIR 2023 0 23 0 0 ddc 0 0 CSPC CSPC CIR 2025-03-25 1 CIR 001.422 Ad171r 2023 029327 2025-09-29 10:04:36 2025-07-31 1-1 2025-03-25 BK 29310 29310