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Why Science Matters

Why Science Matters

Hardcover

General Psychology

ISBN10: 1405133570
ISBN13: 9781405133579
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: Jan 2 2006
Pages: 256
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.42 Depth: 9.12
Language: English

Why Science Matters: Understanding the Methods of Psychological Research rises above standard research methods texts by presenting an up-to-date view of contemporary psychological science as it is currently understood and practiced.

  • Explores not only the procedural aspects of psychological research, but also delves into the issue of how to accomplish effective science.
  • Explicates how hypotheses and theories are to be evaluated.
  • Suggests that the proper approach to devising and evaluating theories is by abduction, not by induction or deduction alone.
  • Incorporates new investigatory procedures, current methodologists, conflicts and issues, implications of the philosophy of science, and a lively prose style.
  • Provides a picture of science that will engage students and expand their abilities as both scientists and psychologists.

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