Critical Thinking About Research: Psychology and Related Fields Second Edition

by Dr. Harris M. Cooper PhD (Author), Julian Meltzoff PhD (Author)

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To become informed consumers of research, students need to thoughtfully evaluate the research they read rather than accept it without question. This second edition of a classic text gives students what they need to apply critical reasoning when reading behavioral science research. It updates the original text with recent developments in research methods, including a new chapter on meta-analyses.

Part I gives a thorough overview of the steps in a research project. It focuses on how to assess whether the conclusions drawn in a behavioral science report are warranted by the methods used in the research. Topics include research hypotheses, sampling, experimental design, data analysis, interpretation of results, and ethics.

Part II allows readers to practice critical thinking with a series of fictitious journal articles containing built-in flaws in method and interpretation. Clever and engaging, each article is accompanied by a commentary that points out the errors of procedure and logic that have been deliberately embedded in the article. This combination of instruction and practical application will promote active learning and critical thinking in students studying the behavioral sciences.

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“This volume provides a valuable background for the skills students must develop to be good consumers and producers of research.” —Choice

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ American Psychological Association; Second edition (September 18, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 541 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1433827107
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1433827105
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.3 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 10 inches

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DRod

Useful for learning how to critically review research

Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2018

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This textbook assumes a very in depth knowledge of research interpretation.

It is an extremely detailed guide to reviewing research, but be aware the tools described will take a significant amount of practice to become proficient.

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Sean-Richard Castellanos

Confusing book

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2020

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I had to get this book for my course, but it was confusing to understand. Plus APA (2017) Code of Ehtic should be at the beginning of book

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Delphine

Required Text

Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2020

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