Table Of ContentSection I: Scientific InquiryChapter 1: Introduction to Scientific ThinkingChapter 2: Generating Testable IdeasChapter 3: Research EthicsSection II: Defining and Measuring Variables, Selecting Samples, and Choosing an Appropriate Research DesignChapter 4: Identifying Scientific VariablesChapter 5: Sampling from PopulationsChapter 6: Choosing a Research DesignSection III: Nonexperimental Research DesignsChapter 7: Naturalistic, Qualitative, and Existing Data Research DesignsChapter 8: Survey and Correlational Research DesignsSection IV: Quasi-Experimental and Experimental Research DesignsChapter 9: Quasi-Experimental and Single-Case Experimental DesignChapter 10: Between-Subjects Experimental DesignsChapter 11: Within-Subjects Experimental DesignsChapter 12: Factorial Experimental DesignsSection V: Analyzing, Interpreting, and Communicating Research DataChapter 13: Analysis and Interpretation: Exposition of DataChapter 14: Analysis and Interpretation: Making Decisions About DataChaper 15: Communicating Research: Preparing Manuscripts, Posters, and TalksSPSS in Focus Exercises With General Instructions
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