TY - BOOK AU - Graziano,Anthony M. AU - Raulin,Michael L. AU - Raulin,Michael M. TI - Research methods: a process of inquiry SN - 9780205512218 (pbk.) : AV - Q180.55.M44 G7 2006 U1 - 001.42 GRA PY - 2006/// CY - Boston, Mass., London PB - Pearson Allyn and Bacon KW - Research KW - M KW - Methodology KW - General KW - ukslc KW - Social research & statistics KW - thema KW - Research methods: general KW - Psychology N1 - Previous ed.: 2004; Includes bibliographical references (p. 424-433) and index; 1.Curiosity, creativity, and commitment -- 2.Research is a process of inquiry -- 3.The starting point: asking questions -- 4.Data and the nature of measurement -- 5.Statistical analysis of data -- 6.Field research: naturalistic and case-study research -- 7.Correlational and differential methods of research -- 8.Hypothesis testing, validity, and threats to validity -- 9.Controls to reduce threats to validty -- 10.Single-variable, independent-groups designs -- 11.Correlated-groups and single-subject designs -- 12.Factorial designs -- 13.A second look at field research experiments, program evaluation, and survey research -- 14.Final preparation before data collection -- 15.Research methodology: an evolving discipline ER -