Experimental Psychology (Hardcover)

by Anne Myers (Author), Christine H. Hansen (Author)

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Product Description
Focusing on experimental methods, authors Anne Myers and Christine Hansen lead students step by step through the entire research process, from generating testable hypotheses to writing the research report. The major sections of the book parallel the major sections of a research report (Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion), giving students the skills they'll need to design and conduct an experiment, analyze and interpret the research findings, and report those findings. Although the main focus is on experimentation, alternative approaches are discussed as important complements.

About the Author
Anne Myers received her Ph.D. from the New School for Social Research.

Christine Hansen is currently Associate Professor of Psychology at Oakland University. She received her Ph.D. from Michigan State University. Her professional affiliations include the American Psychological Society, Midwestern Psychological Association, Golden Key National Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, Sigma XI National Scientific Research Honor Society, and Society for Experimental Social Psychology. Her research interests are varied, and include behavioral and personality effects of popular music, contemporary media, emotive information processing, and bioinformatics and has been funded by NSF and NIH.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 624 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 6 edition (August 4, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534634419
• ISBN-13: 978-0534634414
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #235,933 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This book is great!!!, October 14, 1997

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This review is from: Experimental Psychology (Hardcover)

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who would like to learn more about experimenting in Psychology. Myers and Hansen clearly explain confusing terms and use examples from daily life (when applicable). It is well worth the investment for Psychology majors and can also be enjoyed if you've never had a Psychology course before.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Excelsior's Research Methods in Psych test...., August 16, 2004

By	Joshua Graham "www.123collegedegree.com" (Jacksonville, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Experimental Psychology (with InfoTrac) (Hardcover)

Although I never ended up taking the test myself, several people advised me to buy this book, which in fact is the recommended textbook listed on the content outline for the ECE Research Methods test. After skimming though it, it appears to cover what is on the test (according to the outline). But get a used copy, unless you want to pay $100+ for a new one.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, concrete examples!, May 10, 2009

By	J. Gordon (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Experimental Psychology (Paperback)

I had to buy this book for a Research Methods Class that I was dreading. However, the book provided clear, concise language that was palpable to even the least scientifically inclined student (like myself!). I especially loved the plethora of examples.