A guide to teaching research methods in psychology
By: Bryan K. Saville.
Series: Teaching psychological science
Publisher: Blackwell Pub.
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Malden, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 222
ISBN-13: 9781405154802; 9781405154819
Subjects: Psychology -- Research -- Methodology -- Study and teaching
Description: "A Guide to Teaching Research Methods in Psychology provides instructors with a practical handbook for teaching psychological research methods. The book covers a wide range of topics and examines in detail many of the challenges and dilemmas that instructors often face when teaching this demanding course. From pedagogical considerations and course preparation to reflection and course revision."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: An introduction to psychological research methods: course content and pedagogical considerations; title: Getting ready to teach; title: Teaching psychology as a science; title: Ethical considerations in psychological research: teaching issues; title: Teaching reliability and validity; title: Teaching the distinction between experimental and nonexperimental research methods; title: Teaching the relation between statistics and research methods; title: Teaching the distinction between large-N and small-N research designs; title: The laboratory as teaching tool; title: Innovative approaches to teaching research methods; title: Reflection and revision.