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

Sherri L. Jackson (Author)

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Publication Date: June 14, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0534556604 | ISBN-13: 978-0534556600 | Edition: 2

Jackson's text 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 speaks directly to students and draws them into the material, overcoming the initial apprehension students 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 students can relate. Jackson clearly 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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 2 edition (June 14, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534556604
• ISBN-13: 978-0534556600
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #567,219 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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book in perfect condition., February 12, 2012

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

This book is absolutely perfect for someone studying research methods in Psychology. I took statistics but have found that this book actually does a better job of explaining the concepts and the math in layman's terms-much better than my stats book did. I am finding I actually understand more of the concepts I didn't get in that class. It is well written and not too wordy to lose you. Also, seller was perfect. Book arrived in better than described condition and fast. Thanks very much!