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Why Science Matters : Understanding the Methods of Psychological Research by Robert W. Proctor; E. John Capaldi is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Why Science Matters : Understanding the Methods of Psychological Research about?

<p>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.<br></p><ul> <li>Explores not only the procedural aspects of psychological research, but also delves into the issue of how to accomplish effective science. </li> <li>Explicates how hypotheses and theories are to be evaluated. </li> <li>Suggests that the proper approach to devising and evaluating theories is by abduction, not by induction or deduction alone. </li> <li>Incorporates new investigatory procedures, current methodologists, conflicts and issues, implications of the philosophy of science, and a lively prose style. </li> <li>Provides a picture of science that will engage students and expand their abilities as both scientists and psychologists. </li></ul>

Who reads Why Science Matters : Understanding the Methods of Psychological Research?

Author

Robert W. Proctor; E. John Capaldi

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9781281310583

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Psychology, Science, Medical