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Science and behavior : an introduction to methods of research /

Neale, John M.

Science and behavior : an introduction to methods of research / created by John M. Neale and Robert M. Liebert. - Third edition - 324 pages ; illustrations ; 20 cm - Prentice-Hall series in social learning theory . - Prentice-Hall series in social learning theory .

Includes bibliographical references and index

Chapter 1 Overview, 2 - Observation and description, 3 - Association, correlation, and regression, 4 - Multivariate associations, 5 - Identifying causal relationships: problems and threats, 6 - Subject and experimenter biases, 7 - The basic experiment, 8 - Complex experiments, 9 - Mixed designs, 10 - Quasi-experiments, 11 - Causal analysis from passive onservation, 12 - External validity, 13 - Theoretical (construct) validity and philosophical issues,

This book presents a broad general introduction to social science research methodology.

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Social sciences--Research--Methodology
Psychology--Research--Methodology
Experimental design

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