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Acclaimed for helping novice behavioral scientists hit the ground running as producers of meaningful research, this text now has been extensively revised with more than 50% new material, including current guidance on open science; transparency; replication; and quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods reporting standards. The book provides the conceptual knowledge and practical skills needed to bridge the gap between introductory research design and analysis courses and execution of an independent study. In a candid, conversational style, Rex B. Kline guides the reader to choose appropriate research designs and analysis options; avoid common fallacies in interpreting the outcomes of statistical tests; make informed measurement choices; screen data for problems that could yield inaccurate results; and craft effective theses, journal articles, and presentations. Revised pedagogical features include engaging examples from published studies and student theses, as well as endofchapter exercises with answers.New to This Edition*Addresses critical "research crises" that have come to the fore in the last decadeand ways to remedy them.*New chapters on the replication crisis, reporting standards, the openscience movement, and statistics reform.*Extensively revised chapters on effect size estimation and psychometrics.*Updated discussions of how to write publishable journal articles and create effective presentations.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Becoming a Behavioral Science Researcher'? A: The book focuses on providing novice behavioral scientists with the necessary conceptual knowledge and practical skills to conduct meaningful research, bridging the gap between introductory coursework and independent study execution.
- Q: What new material is included in the second edition of this book? A: The second edition includes over 50% new material, addressing current topics such as open science, transparency, replication crises, and updated reporting standards.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Becoming a Behavioral Science Researcher'? A: The author is Rex B. Kline, who brings a candid and conversational style to guide readers in research design and analysis.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 364 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in behavioral science? A: Yes, the book is acclaimed for helping novice behavioral scientists and is designed to assist them in producing meaningful research.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in this book? A: Key topics include research design, statistical test interpretation, measurement choices, data screening, and crafting effective theses and presentations.
- Q: When was the second edition of 'Becoming a Behavioral Science Researcher' published? A: The second edition was published on November 20, 2019.
- Q: Does the book include exercises or examples for better understanding? A: Yes, revised pedagogical features include engaging examples from published studies and student theses, along with end-of-chapter exercises and answers.
- Q: What makes this edition different from its previous version? A: This edition addresses critical research crises that have emerged in the last decade and includes new chapters and extensively revised content on effect size estimation and psychometrics.