Why Science Matters: Understanding the Methods of Psychological Research
Book Details
Author(s)
Robert W. Proctor, E. J. Capaldi
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN / ASIN
1405130490
ISBN-13
9781405130493
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Category
Psychology
Marketplace
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Description
Why Science Matters: Understanding the Methods of Psychological Research rises above standard research methods texts by presenting an up-to-date view of contemporary psychological science as it is currently understood and practiced.
- Explores not only the procedural aspects of psychological research, but also delves into the issue of how to accomplish effective science.
- Explicates how hypotheses and theories are to be evaluated.
- Suggests that the proper approach to devising and evaluating theories is by abduction, not by induction or deduction alone.
- Incorporates new investigatory procedures, current methodologists, conflicts and issues, implications of the philosophy of science, and a lively prose style.
- Provides a picture of science that will engage students and expand their abilities as both scientists and psychologists.
