Research Methods: From Theory to Practice

About this book

Research Methods: From Theory to Practice guides students through the entire research process-from choosing a research question and getting Institutional Review Board approval to presenting results at conferences and submitting work for peer review. KEY FEATURES Provides students the practical skills needed to conduct their own research Encourages critical thinking to help students become educated consumers of research presented in journal articles and the popular media Considers the influence of rapidly changing technology on research methods including statistical and neuroscience methods "Inside Research" featurespersonalize research by highlighting real-life examples of researchers working in a variety of fields "Media Matters" featuresanalyze and evaluate how a particular research study or general topic relevant to the chapter is portrayed in the media Flowchart Figures present key concepts of the research process in a clear and simple visual overview