{"product_id":"9781405133579","title":"Why Science Matters Understanding the Methods of Psychological Research","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWhy Science Matters\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding the Methods of Psychological Research\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRobert W. Proctor | E. J. Capaldi\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePsychology \/ Statistics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy Science Matters: Understanding the Methods of Psychological Research\u003c\/i\u003e rises above standard research methods texts by presenting an up-to-date view of contemporary psychological science as it is currently understood and practiced.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores not only the procedural aspects of psychological research, but also delves into the issue of how to accomplish effective science.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplicates how hypotheses and theories are to be evaluated.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSuggests that the proper approach to devising and evaluating theories is by abduction, not by induction or deduction alone.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncorporates new investigatory procedures, current methodologists, conflicts and issues, implications of the philosophy of science, and a lively prose style.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a picture of science that will engage students and expand their abilities as both scientists and psychologists.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cb\u003eRobert W. Proctor\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychological Science at Purdue University at West Lafayette. He has been teaching and conducting research in the field of attention and human performance for nearly 30 years. His publications include \u003ci\u003eAttention: Theory and Practice\u003c\/i\u003e (with Addie Johnson, 2003) and \u003ci\u003eSkill Acquisition and Human Performance\u003c\/i\u003e (with Addie Johnson, 1995). \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eE. J. Capaldi\u003c\/b\u003e is Distinguished Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychological Science at Purdue University. Dr. Capaldi is a leading researcher in the field of learning and memory. He is the co-author of numerous articles and contributor to books such as \u003ci\u003eThe Blackwell Handbook to Research Methods of Experimental Psychology.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 January 2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley-Blackwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781405133579\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44310627483788,"sku":"9781405133579","price":154.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781405133579_e69f2729-7f8f-4699-a3b2-5c9c774aac6a.jpg?v=1780171638","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781405133579","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}