The Psychologist as Detective: An Introduction to Conducting Research in Psychology

ISBN: 0205909108

Author: PEARSON EDUCATION

Paperback. Pub Date :2012-07-01 Pages: 456 Language: English Publisher: Pearson 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.Found within MySearchLab. or as a stand-alone. Operation ARA is a new smart game that teaches critical thinking and research methods in the context of a save the world story-line.Learning GoalsUpon 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...