Experimental design; procedures for the behavioral sciences

by Roger E. Kirk

Written by a renowned psychologist Roger E. Kirk of Baylor University, this classic text provides the graduate student in experimental design with detailed coverage of the designs and techniques with the greatest potential use in behavioral research. Kirk's book is known for its emphasis on the logical rather than the mathematical basis of experimental design; for its in-depth exploration of the relationship between analysis of variance and regression analysis; for its introduction of the concept of building block designs; and for its comprehensive scope that describes all of the ANOVA experimental designs that are potentially useful in the behavioral sciences and education.

Unknown Binding

First published December 1, 1982

Reviews

[Erin · Rating 2 out of 5]

It must be said that the content is solid, and it must be recognized that this is an enduring classic in experimental methods and statistics. But in this excruciating doorstop, Kirk gives us the perfect example of how NOT to write about statistics. The style is much too obscure and dry, making the text completely inacessible to a novice. And the sad part is, this is entirely unecessary -- these concepts could be presented in a simple, easy-to-digest format. Advanced-level graduate students may find this volume useful, but I would not reccomend it as a text for a first course in graduate or undergraduate stats.

[Edward Moran · Rating 3 out of 5]

It seems like a very detailed book. It is at the graduate level or advanced level. It is more than what I need.