Experimental Psychology: A Case Approach (7th Edition) [Paperback]

Robert L. Solso (Author), M. Kimberly MacLin (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0205319769 | ISBN-13: 978-0205319763 | Publication Date: December 14, 2001 | Edition: 7

By presenting a principle or problem in experimental design, the authors then show how the problem has been dealt with in psychological literature. Readers can read, critique, and analyze actual cases/experiments from all aspects of psychology that exemplify various design principles. The book is organized into two parts (Basic Principles of Experimental Design and Analysis of Experiments), the book combines a text and case approach to examine the methods of experimental psychology. For psychology students studying research methods, experimental methods, or research design.

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By presenting a principle or problem in experimental design, the authors then show how the problem has been dealt with in psychological literature. Readers can read, critique, and analyze actual cases/experiments from all aspects of psychology that exemplify various design principles. The book is organized into two parts (Basic Principles of Experimental Design and Analysis of Experiments), the book combines a text and case approach to examine the methods of experimental psychology. For psychology students studying research methods, experimental methods, or research design.

About the Author

Dr. Kim MacLin is Associate Professor of Psychology and Law at the University of Northern Iowa. She received her Ph.D. in the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Social Psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno. She teaches Introductory Psychology, Psychology & Law, Social Psychology, and Research Methods. She was a recipient of the 2005 Outstanding Teaching Award for Untenured Faculty. Her research interests focus on criminal appearance stereotypes, the source of those stereotypes, and how those stereotypes impact memory and decision making in a variety of legal contexts. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 7 edition (December 14, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205319769
• ISBN-13: 978-0205319763
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #533,373 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Kim MacLin is Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Northern Iowa. She is a teacher, researcher, author, and occasional legal consultant. Her research focus is on criminal stereotypes and eyewitness memory and identification.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hands-on and concise; brilliant, October 13, 1999

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This review is from: Experimental Psychology: A Case Approach (Paperback)

I've taught experimental psychology many times with many different books. This book, however, is my favorite because it focuses on work as done by practicing researchers. The content is well-thought out and is short enough to not overwhelm the students. The two chapters of design critiques are excellent assignments in critical thinking. Most of all, the reproduced and annotated research articles are a gift. APA style is hard for students to understand, so the expository style helps tremendously. I hope this book never goes out of print.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Example-Driven Approach, June 29, 2004

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Barton Poulson "Psychology professor and arts... (Salt Lake City, Utah) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Experimental Psychology: A Case Approach (7th Edition) (Paperback)

I have taught experimental psychology and research methods for twelve years and I have used this book several times for experimental psych. The presentation is to-the-point and reasonably thorough. The highlight is the section of 16 published empirical papers, some of which are annotated, some of which aren't, thus presenting students with the opportunity to do their own evaluations. I think that the ability to base lectures and concepts on actual research papers is paramount for student understanding. I recommend the book highly.

I believe that Chakra88 was misusing the book by looking for information on APA style. The source for that is the APA Publication manual (which I also require my students to purchase). True, some of the APA format information in the textbook is out of date, but that is not its purpose. Its purpose is to teach experimental thinking and it does an excellent job of that.

(As a note, I am also one of the reviewers mentioned in the foreward to the book but I do not make any money from its sales.)

4.0 out of 5 stars awesome, October 12, 2010

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Kristina Uspenskai (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Experimental Psychology: A Case Approach (8th Edition) (Paperback)

this textbook is very convenient due to its small size and detailed information, it gives many actual case descriptions and examples. it is very research based and the information is very detailed and easy to understand, it does not have many tables and graphs for visual stumulation, i wish it did because then it would be a 5 star vote from me, but apart from this informality it is an excellent and informative learning and teaching device, especially after taking into consideration the degree of the subject itself. those of you who are required by your prefessors to purchase this book, as was i, you will not be dissatisfied in any way, shape or form. good luck and all the best wishes from me.