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Research Methods in PsychologyFirst Edition| ©2016 Gary W. Lewandowski, Jr.; Natalie J. Ciarocco; David B. Strohmetz
In this breakthrough first edition, authors Gary Lewandowski, Natalie Ciarocco, and David Strohmetz draw on their extensive classroom experiences to introduce research methodology in a highly effective, thoroughly engaging new way, maximizing students’ familiarity with every step of the process.
In this breakthrough first edition, authors Gary Lewandowski, Natalie Ciarocco, and David Strohmetz draw on their extensive classroom experiences to introduce research methodology in a highly effective, thoroughly engaging new way, maximizing students’ familiarity with every step of the process. For the first time in a methods text, each design chapter follows a single study from ideation to writing for publication, with students researching an intriguing question emerging from a chapter-long case study. Also for the first time in a methods text, each design chapter models the entire research process, so students get multiple opportunities to experience that process start to finish.
In this breakthrough first edition, authors Gary Lewandowski, Natalie Ciarocco, and David Strohmetz draw on their extensive classroom experiences to introduce research methodology in a highly effective, thoroughly engaging new way, maximizing students’ familiarity with every step of the process. For the first time in a methods text, each design chapter follows a single study from ideation to writing for publication, with students researching an intriguing question emerging from a chapter-long case study. Also for the first time in a methods text, each design chapter models the entire research process, so students get multiple opportunities to experience that process start to finish.
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With this approach, students see what psychological methods reveal about fascinating, unexpected questions—questions of genuine relevance to student life, such as:
- Can trying to ignore a text message by itself be a distraction?
- Is joining a fraternity or sorority a good idea?
- Can reality TV increase self-esteem?
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Discovering the Scientist Within
First Edition| ©2016
Gary W. Lewandowski, Jr.; Natalie J. Ciarocco; David B. Strohmetz
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Discovering the Scientist Within
First Edition| 2016
Gary W. Lewandowski, Jr.; Natalie J. Ciarocco; David B. Strohmetz
Table of Contents
1. Psychology as Science: Thinking Like a Researcher
2. The Research Process: Ideas to Innovations3. Ethics: Making Ethical Decisions in Research4. The Psychologist’s Toolbox: Tools for Building Better Designs5. Qualitative Research: Getting Into the Mind of a Serial Killer6. Observational Research: The Many Forms of Discipline in Parents’ Bag of Tricks7. Survey Design and Scale Construction: Is Going Greek a Great Idea?8. Two-Group Design: Texting: I Can’t Get You Out of My Mind9. Multi-Group Design: I’m Feeling Hot, But Is the Earth Hot, Too?10. Within-Subjects Designs: Can Watching Reality TV Shows Be Good for Us?11. Factorial Design: "I Lost My Phone Number, Can I Borrow Yours?" Do Pickup Lines Really Work?12. Mixed Design: Which Therapy is Best for Treating Eating Disorders?13. Using Research in the Real World: How Do You Know If You Are Truly Helping?Appendix A. Statistical Tools for Answering Research QuestionsAppendix B. Communicating the Science of PsychologyDiscovering the Scientist Within
First Edition| 2016
Gary W. Lewandowski, Jr.; Natalie J. Ciarocco; David B. Strohmetz
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Gary W. Lewandowski, Jr.
Natalie J. Ciarocco
David B Strohmetz
Seeking to promote quality teaching in the psychology major, Strohmetz has authored instructor’s manuals, test banks, and website companion material for several editions of a behavioral research textbook.  He has developed PowerPoint slide decks to accompany several editions of introductory psychology, social psychology, and developmental psychology textbooks. These slide decks incorporate pedagogical strategies to promote active learning in the classroom. His teaching-related publications and conference presentations focus on sharing innovative strategies he incorporates into his courses to promote student learning. Strohmetz is a co-founder of www.teachpsychscience.org, an internet repository of class activities and other instructor resources to support research methods and statistics.  Strohmetz is also an expert on assessment of student learning, having served as Associate Vice President for Academic and Institutional Assessment at Monmouth University.
Seeking to provide undergraduates with meaningful and engaging research experiences, Strohmetz’s Social Influence Lab focuses on social factors that influence people’s generosity, particular with respect to restaurant tipping behavior. He has also written about the “social psychology of the experiment,” discussing methodological problems and potential solutions when conducting psychological research.
Discovering the Scientist Within
First Edition| 2016
Gary W. Lewandowski, Jr.; Natalie J. Ciarocco; David B. Strohmetz
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Discovering the Scientist Within
First Edition| 2016
Gary W. Lewandowski, Jr.; Natalie J. Ciarocco; David B. Strohmetz
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