Research Methods and Statistics: A Critical Thinking Approach [Hardcover]

Sherri L. Jackson (Author)

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Publication Date: March 17, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0495510017 | ISBN-13: 978-0495510017 | Edition: 3

RESEARCH METHODS AND STATISTICS: A CRITICAL THINKING APPROACH, 3e, successfully illustrates the integration between statistics and research methods by demonstrating the ways to use statistics in analyzing data collected during research. Jackson's combined text adopts an inviting narrative style that draws you into the material, helping you overcome the initial apprehension you may feel at having to learn both subject areas at once. She incorporates a student-friendly critical-thinking approach and presents examples and exercises to which you can relate. Jackson focuses on the logic of the process and the methodology aspect of research.

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About the Author

Sherri Jackson is professor of Psychology at Jacksonville University, where she has taught since 1988. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. in cognitive/experimental psychology from the University of Florida. Her research interests include human reasoning and the teaching of psychology. A talented teacher and writer, Sherri teaches both statistics and research methods, and is the author of several textbooks, including: Research Methods and Statistics:A Critical Thinking Approach , Wadsworth (2006)combined book on research methods and statistics and Statistics Plain and Simple, Wadsworth (2005). She is very active in the Teaching of Psychology associations. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 430 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 3 edition (March 17, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0495510017
• ISBN-13: 978-0495510017
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MUST HAVE TEXTBOOK!!!, November 14, 2009

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This review is from: Research Methods and Statistics: A Critical Thinking Approach (Hardcover)

For many college students, statistical collection, analysis, and writing a data-driven report can seem to be an overwhelming task. Professors often gloss over critical points and dance through a statistics curriculum as if students actually understand or follow what is being said. Statistics can be one of the hardest courses in the curriculum if you aren't armed with the right textbook. This book was written primarily for the research methods course psychology majors must complete. When I was in Elementary Statistics I turned to this book again and again for the guidance and help I desperately needed.

Dr. Sherri L. Jackson's "Research Methods: A Critical Thinking Approach" is a phenomenal textbook! I wouldn't have passed Statistics or Research Methods without it.

I enjoyed reading this textbook and working through the many exercises, self-tests, and critical thinking reviews. The book gives meanings to unfamiliar terms and breaks down complicated formulas into simple ideas. The book is designed for students to succeed! Dr. Jackson takes a magnanimous and intimidating subject and makes enjoyable to read and work through. If planning to take a research methods course or to go to grad school this is an ultimate resource book to add to your library. I find myself turning to it any time I pursue a research project.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful, June 30, 2009

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This review is from: Research Methods and Statistics: A Critical Thinking Approach (Hardcover)

I used this book for a stats class and ended up getting a 4.0. This is a great book for people who want or need to learn statistics.

4.0 out of 5 stars 3rd Edition was Better, February 2, 2012

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This review is from: Research Methods and Statistics: A Critical Thinking Approach (Hardcover)

I like the addition of the exercises in the back, but this version has replaced the great quick-reference flowcharts in the front of the book with a tacky Cengage ad. The quick-reference chart was THE thing I needed as a beginning statistics student to get my head around what to use when. It's a shame this was left out.