TY - BOOK AU - Graziano,Anthony M. AU - Raulin,Michael L. TI - Research methods: a process of inquiry SN - 9780065010909 AV - Q180.55.M4 G7 1993 U1 - 001.4 GRA PY - 1993/// CY - New York PB - HarperCollins College Publishers KW - Research KW - Methodology KW - Social research & statistics KW - thema KW - Psychology N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 427-435) and indexes; 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 anaysis of data -- 6.Field research I: naturalistic observation 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 validity in experimental research -- 10.Control of variance, through experimental design: single-variable, independent groups designs -- 11.Control of variance through experiment -- 12.Control of variance through experimental design: factorial designs -- 13.Field research II: a second look at research in natural settings -- 14.Selecting appropritate statistical procedures -- 15.Research methodology: an evolving discipline ER -