Why Science Matters: Understanding the Methods of Psychological Research

by Robert W. Proctor, E. John Capaldi, Robert N. Proctor

Book Overview

Why Science Matters: Understanding the Methods of Psychological Research rises above standard research methods texts by presenting an up-to-date view of contemporary psychological science as it is currently understood and practiced. Explores not only the procedural aspects of psychological research, but also delves into the issue of how to accomplish effective science. Explicates how hypotheses and theories are to be evaluated. Suggests that the proper...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1405130490
• ISBN13: 9781405130493
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.4" x 9.0"