The Common and Uncommon Sense of Social Behavior

Politics & Social Sciences

Dane, Francis C.

Social Sciences

Wadsworth Pub. Co.

Intended for upper-level psychology courses in research design and methods, with statistics as a pre-requisite, this text introduces students to the "how" and "why" of behavioural science research, beginning with selection of a topic and ending with the writing of a report. The book teaches students how to apply major research designs and methods, walking students through the research process. In keeping with the move to broader coverage in research methods courses, the book reviews the literature, as well as archival, survey and field research, and includes a chapter on research ethics. A review of statistics combines statistical concepts and procedures with appropriate research methods.

Research Methods

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Psychology & Counseling

Brooks/Cole Pub. Co.

Book by Deaux, Kay, Dane, Francis C., Wrightsman, Lawrence S., Sigelman, Carol K.

Social Psychology in the '90s

Sigelman, Carol K.

Wrightsman, Lawrence S.

Deaux, Kay

Aids students in understanding and interpreting quantitative research articles 
Designed for anyone who needs to learn to read and understand empirical reports in the social and behavioral sciences, this multidisciplinary book provides individuals with the knowledge necessary to understand research without overwhelming them with information about how to conduct research. His enthusiasm for methods present on every page, author Francis C. Dane wants readers to have the skills to evaluate research and critically use empirical results. Readers will gain a greater appreciation for the ways in which consuming research can add to their understanding of the way the world works and how they can enhance their efforts to improve it.
Key Features
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<li>Every facet of evaluating research is covered―from key terms and concepts to communicating the final results</li>
<li>The author pairs statistical concepts and procedures with appropriate research methods </li>
<li>Strong pedagogy such as chapter overviews, summaries, key terms, and application exercises allows readers to check their understanding of the material</li>
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This book can be used in both upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level courses in public policy, public health, education, sociology, psychology, social work and nursing.

Evaluating Research: Methodology for People Who Need to Read Research

Sage Publications, Inc.

Evaluating Research: Methodology for People Who Need to Read Research, Second Edition by Francis C. Daneoffers readers a straightforward presentation of the key components of research and the skills they need to read and evaluate it. The book covers a range of research that students are most likely to encounter, from experimental to field research, and archival to evaluation research. The Second Edition features updated examples of research across disciplines, new and updated content on qualitative research and conceptual statistics, and a streamlined organization that better aligns with the order of information in a research article.

BUNDLE: Dane: Evaluating Research 2e + Winter: A Crash Course in Statistics

Winter, Ryan J.

The third edition of Evaluating Research by Francis C. Dane and Elliot Carhart provides students with the skills to read and evaluate research studies. Aimed at courses where it is more important for students to develop an understanding of methods, rather than conduct their own research, this book covers all aspects of reading social, behavioral, and health science research from the basics, such as the structure of reports and accessing research, as well as overviews of the main types of research methods. The authors emphasize critical reading skills to enable students to become experts in evaluating research, so students can decide whether to incorporate that research into their future professional activities.&nbsp; Each chapter includes an overview at the beginning and exercises at the end to reinforce the content learned. Starting from the basic principles of why we do research, the book moves readers through the practicalities of finding studies to the principles of the scientific method and how to break down and analyze research reports. New to the third edition, Understanding Checks placed throughout each chapter help students cement their learning. The organization of the book is now more logical, with a new chapter on accessing research up front and ending with a chapter on statistical analyses. New research examples throughout, including such topical examples as mindfulness, college attendance, and bias in healthcare, help students see the relevance of research in their lives.

Carhart, Elliot Donald

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