The Psychologist as Detective: An Introduction to Conducting Research in Psychology, Writer -- ValuePack Access Card and MyLab Search with eText and Access Card (6th Edition)

NOTE: This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value this format costs significantly less than a new textbook "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. Learning Goals Upon 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 from a research study and prepare a report or summary of the case "