Experimental psychology : methods of research
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Experimental psychology : methods of research
Prentice Hall, c1993
6th ed
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Bibliography: p. 355-358
Includes index
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Description
This introduction to experimental psychology defines the field from the standpoint of methods of research, rather than specific content areas. Topics covered include: ethics in human and animal research; the use of computers in psychology; and correlational research and experimental designs.
Table of Contents
- An overview of experimentation
- the problem
- the hypothesis
- the experimental variables and how to control them
- the research plan
- experimental design - the case of two independent groups, the case of more than two experimental groups, the factorial design
- correlation and experimental designs
- experimental design - single-subject (N=1) research
- quasi-experimental designs - seeking solutions to society's problems
- generalization - explanation and prediction in psychology. Appendices: statistical tables
- writing up your experiment
- the use of computers in research
- ethical principles in the conduct of psychological research
- answers to problems
- glossary of terms, statistical symbols and statistical equations.
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