http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
viii, 336 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
The role of science and the scientific method -- Variables and variance -- Validity, control, and generalizing -- Ethical considerations in research -- Measuring behavior -- Presenting the data : descriptive statistics -- Inferential statistics -- Statistical tests -- Basic concepts in research design -- Single-factor two-group designs -- Multiple factors designs -- Single-subject designs -- Correlational designs and the Pearson r -- Other nonexperimental and quasi-experimental designs -- So you have an idea getting started on research -- Writing the research report -- Methodological issues in researching human diversity
Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-328) and index.