behavior research psychology evaluating

books:

The Common and Uncommon Sense of Social Behavior
Francis C. Dane

Thomson Brooks/Cole, 1987

Providing a brief and unifying overview of the field of social psychology, the author uses recent examples of published research in an engaging and personal way, and points out the immense applications of social psychology in daily life. Each topic is presented so that common-sense notions and supporting research are presented first, with counter intuitive notions and supporting research following. Each major area of research presented includes ...

Research Methods
Francis C. Dane

Thomson Brooks/Cole, 1990

Intended for upper-level psychology courses in research design and methods, with statistics as a pre-requisite, this text introduces students to the "how" and "why" of behavioural science research, beginning with selection of a topic and ending with the writing of a report. The book teaches students how to apply major research designs and methods, walking students through the research process. In keeping with the move to broader coverage in ...

Evaluating Research: Methodology for People Who Need to Read Research
Dr. Francis C. Dane

Sage Publications, Inc, 2010

Aids students in understanding and interpreting quantitative research articles Designed for anyone who needs to learn to read and understand empirical reports in the social and behavioral sciences, this multidisciplinary book provides individuals with the knowledge necessary to understand research without overwhelming them with information about how to conduct research. His enthusiasm for methods present on every page, author Francis C. ...

Social Psychology in the '90s
Kay Deaux, Francis C. Dane, ...

Thomson Brooks/Cole, 1993

Intended for for first year undergraduate social psychology courses offered in departments of psychology, sociology, and business, this updated edition continues to provide an integrated introduction to social psychology. It reflects recent directions in the field of social psychology (including a rebirth of the importance of cognition and an acknowledgement of the integrity of individual, social, and physical components of the self-concept), ...