9780205859078-0205859070-The Psychologist as Detective: An Introduction to Conducting Research in Psychology (6th Edition)

The Psychologist as Detective: An Introduction to Conducting Research in Psychology (6th Edition)

ISBN-13: 9780205859078
ISBN-10: 0205859070
Edition: 6
Author: Randolph A. Smith, Stephen F. Davis
Publication date: 2012
Publisher: Pearson
Format: Hardcover 456 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780205859078
ISBN-10: 0205859070
Edition: 6
Author: Randolph A. Smith, Stephen F. Davis
Publication date: 2012
Publisher: Pearson
Format: Hardcover 456 pages

Summary

The Psychologist as Detective: An Introduction to Conducting Research in Psychology (6th Edition) (ISBN-13: 9780205859078 and ISBN-10: 0205859070), written by authors Randolph A. Smith, Stephen F. Davis, was published by Pearson in 2012. With an overall rating of 3.6 stars, it's a notable title among other Research (Psychology & Counseling, General, Psychology, Research) books. You can easily purchase or rent The Psychologist as Detective: An Introduction to Conducting Research in Psychology (6th Edition) (Hardcover, Used) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Research books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $11.03.

Description

Understanding psychological research by finding a problem, discovering the clues, and evaluating the evidence.

The Psychologist as Detectives introduces students to the research process. The authors treat psychological research as a detective case in which a problem is presented, clues are discovered, evidence is evaluated, and a report is prepared for consideration by peers.

Learning Goals

Upon completing this book, readers will be able to:

  • Think critically about research and research methods
  • Analyze research as a problem solving procedure
  • Develop research skills by looking at examples of research studies
  • Evaluate evidence from a research study and prepare a report or summary of the case
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