Exploring Research [with MySearchLab & eText Access Code]

by Neil J. Salkind

Presents the basics of research in the social and behavioral sciences in an informative and student-friendly way. Salkind's Exploring Research, 8th edition makes research methods accessible for students. Exploring Research provides an introduction to research methods through a friendly, approachable writing style. Salkind describes how to collect and analyze data and provides thorough instruction on how to prepare and write a research proposal and manuscript. The text explores the use of electronic sources (the Internet) as a means to enhance research skills and includes discussions about scientific methods. The most common types of research models in the social and behavioral sciences are incorporated, including qualitative methods. Salkind covers the research process, problem selection, sampling and generalizability, as well as a discussion of the measurement process .Teaching & Learning Experience * Personalize Learning - MySearchLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. *Improve Critical Thinking - What You'll Learn about in This Chapter helps students organize and understand the material to be covered within the chapter. Exercises and Test Yourself sections challenge students think about and discuss chapter topics and improve their problem-solving skills. Resources in the text and online help students master the process of writing a research paper. * Engage Students - Chapter objectives, chapter quizzes, Lab Manual, and eText within MySearchLab help to engage students in the material. * Explore Research - Discussions of the research process, problem selection, sampling and generalizability, and the measurement process make research exploration accessible to students. A lab manual is included in MySearchLab to help engage students in the research process.* Support Instructors - MyTest, PowerPoints, and an instructor's manual offer additional support for instructors. Note: MySearchLab with eText does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab with eText, please visit: www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MySearchLab with eText (at no additional cost). VP: 9780205239924

Genres: Psychology, Reference, Research, Textbooks, Nonfiction, School

432 pages, Paperback

First published March 27, 1991

Reviews

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book for people who are new to research. It is just an overview, so don't expect to be able to apply complicated statistical formulas after reading, but it's a good way to begin.

My one complaint is that there are a lot of typos, which will hopefully be cleared up in the next edition.

[Tiffany Day · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was well organized and for the beginner, non-major, & those not intending to pursue research further than required; however, I found the sections on statistics to be lacking.

[seba~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

really good for beginners in MA/postgraduate studies & as a reference
simple and clear language to make you understand new terms & concepts
it was assigned by my program in Linguistics and provided me with a comprehensive outlook on researching
it is available online :)

[Laura · Rating 2 out of 5]

Useful, but not at all my preferred reading material.

[Kristena · Rating 1 out of 5]

This text was used in my undergraduate introduction to statistics class. Most of the book is extremely simplistic and would make a good basic survey for someone who has never been exposed to stats. If you have some knowledge, definitely skip this one.

[Courtney · Rating 1 out of 5]

Boring!

[Kippychan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introduction to research. Have had it twice for classes now.

[Tammy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Only read the assigned chapters.

[Latasha · Rating 1 out of 5]

So. Boring.

[Uzma]

good