Research Methods: From Theory to Practice
guides students through the entire research process-from choosing a research question and getting Institutional Review Board approval to presenting results at conferences and submitting work for peer review.
KEY FEATURES
*Provides students the
practical skills
needed to conduct their own research
*Encourages
critical thinking
to help students become educated consumers of research presented in journal articles and the popular media
*Considers the
influence of rapidly changing technology
on research methods, including statistical and neuroscience methods
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Inside Research"
features
personalize research by highlighting real-life examples of researchers working in a variety of fields
Media Matters"
analyze and evaluate how a particular research study or general topic relevant to the chapter is portrayed in the media
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Flowchart Figures
present key concepts of the research process in a clear and simple visual overview