{"product_id":"9781032720586","title":"Principles of Research in Behavioral Science International Student Edition","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePrinciples of Research in Behavioral Science\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInternational Student Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMary Kite | Bernard E Whitley, Jr\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePsychology \/ Research \u0026amp; Methodology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow in its fifth edition, this invaluable textbook provides a comprehensive overview of research methods in the behavioral sciences, emphasizing the conceptual challenges inherent in scientific inquiry. Organized to mirror each stage of the research process, this text guides readers through the process, from formulating questions, to collecting data, to interpreting results. Engaging and accessible, the book includes essential topics like measurement issues, correlational research, evaluation research, and integrative literature reviews, often overlooked in other textbooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalanced coverage of both qualitative and quantitative research methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStructured chapter features, including an outline, key terms, a summary, suggested readings, and reflective questions to facilitate discussion and application of theory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensively updated chapters reflecting recent advancements, with new discussions on the implications of open science and the challenges of effective online data collection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpanded resources for instructors and students to support teaching and learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreamlined for an optimal balance of breadth and depth, Principles of Research in Behavioral Science is an indispensable resource for any researcher’s bookshelf. Ideal for advanced undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students seeking a strong foundation in research methods, it also serves as a valuable reference for seasoned researchers looking to refresh their knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary E. Kite\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Social Psychology at Ball State University. She received her Ph.D. from Purdue University. Her research focuses on stereotyping and prejudice toward women, gays and lesbians, and older adults. She has served as President of The Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP, APA Division 2) and Secretary-Treasurer and President of the Midwestern Psychological Association (MPA). She holds Fellow Status in the American Psychological Association (Divisions 2, 8, 9, 35, and 44), the Society for Experimental Social Psychology, the Association for Psychological Science and the Midwestern Psychological Association. In 2014, she received the Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching Award from the American Psychological Foundation. She co-authored the fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination \u003c\/i\u003ewith Bernard E. Whitley, Jr. and Lisa S. Wagner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBernard E. Whitley, Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor Emeritus of Psychological Science at Ball State University. He received his Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and charter member and Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science. His research interests focus on the roles of ideological variables in prejudice, and he has published in many journals including Psychological Bulletin, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, and Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. His other books include \u003ci\u003eThe Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination\u003c\/i\u003e with Mary E. Kite and Lisa S. 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