Bernard Beins
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 488
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Table of Contents Research Methods : A Tool for Life by Beins, Bernard C.; Beins, Bernard Terms of Use Chapter 1 Psychology, Science, And Life Chapter Overview, Concept Map, Key Terms Why Are Research Methods Important Tools For Life? Creating Knowledge Why We Do Research Description Explanation Prediction Control What Constitutes Scientific Knowledge Science Is Objective Science Is Data Driven Science Is Replicable And Verifiable Science Is Public The Interaction Of Science And Culture The Government's Role In Science Cultural Values And Science Controversy: Should Women Serve As Jurors? Scientific Literacy Science And Pseudoscience Junk Science Controversy: Why Do Men Rape? Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Answers To Chapter Review Questions Chapter 2 Ethics in Research: Following the Golden Rule Chapter Overview, Concept Map, Key Terms Unethical Research Practices-Past And Present Ethical Problems In The Early Years Of The Twentieth Century Ethical Questions In Corporate Research Ethical Guidelines Created By The American Psychological Association Aspirational Goals And Enforceable Rules Ethical Standards As They Affect You Legal Requirements And Ethics In Research Institutional Review Boards The Importance Of Social Context In Deciding On Ethics In Research Stanley Milgram's Research Project On Obedience The Ethical Issues Criticisms Of Milgram's Research Milgram's Defense Of His Research The Social Context Controversy On Deception What You Need To Do If Your Research Involves Deception Some Research Requires Deception The Effects Of Debriefing On Research Ethical Issues In Special Circumstances Ethics And Internet Research Ethics And Survey Research Ethics And Research With Animals Chapter Summary Chapter Review Questions Answers To Chapter Review Questions Descriptive content provided by Syndetics"! a Bowker service. Summary Research Methods : A Tool for Life by Beins, Bernard C.; Beins, Bernard Terms of use Research Methods: A Tool for Lifewill bring research to life for readers. Firmly based in the scientific method, the book explains how the result of psychological research makes a difference for people every day. Psychological research methodologies, Contemporary research, Social and cultural factors that influence research, Controversies in psychological research. Anyone interested in psychological research methods. Descriptive content provided by Syndetics"! a Bowker service.
