Research Methods and Statistics Arena

Research Design and Statistical Analysis

Third Edition

• By Jerome L. Myers, Arnold D. Well and Robert F. Lorch Jr.

Published April 2010

Research Design and Statistical Analysis provides comprehensive coverage of the design principles and statistical concepts necessary to make sense of real data. The book’s goal is to provide a strong conceptual foundation to enable readers to generalize concepts to new research situations.&…
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Strategies and Tactics of Behavioral Research, Third Edition

• By James M. Johnston, and Henry S. Pennypacker.

Published August 2008

Almost entirely rewritten and reformatted with many more learning tools, this classic text now has even greater appeal to today’s students. This edition features much more discussion of how research methods are relevant for practitioners, and many examples are based on field research and service…
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International Handbook of Survey Methodology

• Edited by Edith D. de Leeuw, Joop Hox and Don Dillman.

Published January 2008

Taking into account both traditional and emerging modes, this comprehensive new Handbook covers all major methodological and statistical issues in designing and analyzing surveys. With contributions from the world's leading survey methodologists and statisticians, this invaluable new resource…
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Social Connectionism

A Reader and Handbook for Simulations

• By Frank Van Overwalle.

Published April 2007

Many of our thoughts and decisions occur without us being conscious of them taking place; connectionism attempts to reveal the internal hidden dynamics that drive the thoughts and actions of both individuals and groups. Connectionist modeling is a radically innovative approach to theorising in…
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Best Practices in Teaching Statistics and Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences

• Edited by Dana S. Dunn, Randolph A. Smith and Bernard C. Beins.

Published March 2007

This book provides a showcase for "best practices" in teaching statistics and research methods in two- and four-year colleges and universities. A helpful resource for teaching introductory, intermediate, and advanced statistics and/or methods, the book features coverage of: ways to integrate…
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Statistical and Process Models for Cognitive Neuroscience and Aging

• Edited by Michael J. Wenger, and Christof Schuster.

Published January 2007

Statistical and Process Models for Cognitive Neuroscience and Aging addresses methodological techniques for researching cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, the biophysics and structure of the nervous system, the physiology of memory, and the analysis of EEG data. Each chapter, written by the…
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Data Analytic Techniques for Dynamical Systems

• Edited by Steven M Boker, and Michael J. Wenger.

Published January 2007

Each volume in the Notre Dame Series on Quantitative Methodology features leading methodologists and substantive experts who provide instruction on innovative techniques designed to enhance quantitative skills in a substantive area. This latest volume focuses on the methodological issues and…
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Ethical Issues and Guidelines in Psychology

• By Philip Banyard, and Cara Flanagan.

Published January 2006

What are the right ways to behave and the right ways to treat other people? Ethics are the rules and guidelines that we use to make judgements of right and wrong. Psychologists have to consider ethical issues because they deal with people and study their behaviour on a daily basis. The study of…
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Methodological Issues in Aging Research

• Edited by Cindy S. Bergeman, and Steven M Boker.

Published November 2005

Methodological Issues in Aging Research is the first volume in the "Notre Dame Series on Quantitative Methodology." This new series provides practical training on the latest quantitative methods used in social and behavioral research. Each volume features contributions from leading experts in…
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A Guide to Coursework in Psychology

• By Eamon Fulcher.

Published September 2005

Ever had difficulty choosing a research project? Ever wondered how your work will be marked? This book will help students to understand the coursework specifications and marking criteria for a number of key exam boards, including; AQA (specification A and B), OCR, EDEXCEL and SQA. It provides…
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