Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods (with Research Navigator) (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

by Mark R. Leary (Author)

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Product Description
Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods shows students how to conceptualize questions, measure variables, design studies, and analyze data. After chapters that introduce behavioral science, the text deals with the four basic approaches to behavioral research: descriptive research, correlational research, experimental research, and quasi-experimental research. Chapters on research ethics and scientific writing (including the most recent version of APA style) round out the book. Throughout each chapter, boxes on "Developing Your Research Skills" and "Behavioral Research Case Study" provide practical examples and pique student interest. The Research Edition provides margin icons that guide students to the Research Navigator site.

From the Back Cover
Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods shows students how to conceptualize questions, measure variables, design studies, and analyze data.

The RESEARCH EDITION integrates the content of this popular text with Research Navigator, your first stop for completing research assignments and finding credible sources on the Internet. Research Navigator icons in the text guide you to the Research Navigator web site, providing you with access to three exclusive databases of credible and reliable source material:

• EBSCO's ContentSelect Academic Journal Database
• New York Times Search by Subject Archive
• “Best of the Web” Link Library

  Research Navigator will help you quickly and efficiently make the most of your research time.
  
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 480 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 4 edition (July 17, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205396763
• ISBN-13: 978-0205396764
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #515,540 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars fast and easy, June 28, 2009

By	M. Long (Richmond, VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods (5th Edition) (MySearchLab Series) (Hardcover)

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3.0 out of 5 stars There has to be better, March 29, 2009

By	M. Kasper (CO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods (5th Edition) (MySearchLab Series) (Hardcover)

Although the text book gave helpful informtion it did so in a boring manner. There is almost no change in font size - even for headings or sepration between sections and absolutly no color or pictures. There i no reason a textbook this simple can not be offered as an ebook!

The writing was even dryer than the formating. Most students in my class stoped reading it very eary in the class and those like me have great difficulty focusing on what they are trying to say.

Even my professior deviates a lot from the book. I have never read chapters so mixed up, and that is saying something.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for college class., February 15, 2009

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