Provides coverage of the design principles and statistical concepts necessary to make sense of real data. This book provides an integrated example of how to apply the concepts and procedures covered in the chapters of the section. It reviews research planning and data exploration in statistics. It is suitable for practicing researchers.
"As a trainee clinical psychologist planning a doctoral thesis, I found this book extremely useful. The reader is taken through the research process: from planning and thinking about a research project, to communicating the outcome of the research in a report. ... I now have an understanding of aspects of research that have previously eluded me, thanks to (the authors). ... I would recommend the book to anyone conducting psychological research. I will certainly continue to refer to it as I design and implement my own thesis." - Joe Judge, trainee clinical psychologist, University of Edinburgh, UK, in The Psychologist
"This is a unique textbook that provides an integrated, step-by-step approach to designing quantitative studies, in which methods are linked explicitly to research questions. The numerous figures, tables, and diverse examples make the book both reader-friendly and far-reaching." - Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie, Sam Houston State University, USA
"This comprehensive textbook provides excellent coverage of the process of designing quantitative studies. The clearly written content helps readers conceptualize the research process from start to finish, thereby making this an excellent textbook for graduate courses." - Kathleen M. T. Collins, University of Arkansas, USA
"One of the appeals of this text is the clarity, writing style, and discussion of the quantitative and qualitative paradigms? A separate section for planning and conducting a research project [is] a great addition? the authors' clear explanations ? is the strength of this text. I appreciate that the authors will discuss effect sizes throughout ? this is incredibly important information for students to learn." - Kimberly S. Maier, Michigan State University, USA
"An essential textbook for quantitative research ? [It] ?is well written? The application problems are helpful for students? Students like the textbook." - Jie Hu, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USA
