Title:
A guide to teaching research methods in psychology
Author:
Saville, Bryan K.
ISBN:
9781405154802
9781405154819
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2008.
Physical Description:
xvi, 222 p. ; 24 cm.
Series:
Teaching psychological science ; 1
Teaching psychological science
Series Title:
Teaching psychological science ; 1
Contents:
An introduction to psychological research methods: course content and pedagogical considerations -- Getting ready to teach -- Teaching psychology as a science -- Ethical considerations in psychological research: teaching issues -- Teaching reliability and validity -- Teaching the distinction between experimental and nonexperimental research methods -- Teaching the relation between statistics and research methods -- Teaching the distinction between large-N and small-N research designs -- The laboratory as teaching tool -- Innovative approaches to teaching research methods -- Reflection and revision.
Abstract:
"A Guide to Teaching Research Methods in Psychology provides instructors with a practical handbook for teaching psychological research methods. The book discusses in detail many of the challenges and dilemmas that instructors often face when teaching this demanding course; covers a wide range of topics - from pedagogical considerations and course preparation to reflection and course revision; offers alternative strategies for teaching research methods with practical suggestions for their implementation; and accessible and informative to all current and future research methods instructors, from graduate assistants to seasoned classroom veterans."--BOOK JACKET.
Electronic Access:
Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0718/2007021329.htmlContributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0802/2007021329-b.html
Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0802/2007021329-d.html