Paperback: 3 Edition Used: Like New 9781108436236 1108436234 Publication Date: 2017-09-19 Publisher: Cambridge University Press Paperback : 474 pages Edition: 3 Edition Author: Beins, Bernard C. ISBN-10: 1108436234 ISBN-13: 9781108436236 Product Description Research Methods is an introduction to the importance of scientific research in everyday life and uses familiar examples to keep students engaged. The text analyzes controversies in psychology to stimulate student interest while explaining crucial methodological concepts. It presents ethical issues related to research, as well as social and cultural factors that might affect it, and provides a comprehensive introduction to a wide variety of methodologies. Through this book, students will learn how to generate research questions and select appropriate methodology, as well as to write a successful research report. Book Description This comprehensive text introduces current scientific research with interesting, familiar issues to engage students. About the Author Bernard C. Beins is Professor of Psychology at Ithaca College, New York. He has been President-elect of the New England Psychological Association and the Society for the Teaching of Psychology.Books >> Subjects >> Health, Fitness & Dieting >> Psychology & Counseling >> Research