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Understanding Psychology As A Science: An Introduction To Scientific And Statistical Inference
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How Can We Objectively Define Categories Of Truth In Scientific Thinking? How Can We Reliably Measure The Results Of Research? In This Groundbreaking Text, Dienes Undertakes A Comprehensive Historical Analysis Of The Dominant Schools Of Thought, Key Theories And Influential Thinkers That Have Progressed The Foundational Principles And Characteristics That Typify Scientific Research Methodology Today. This Book Delivers A Masterfully Simple, 'Though Not Simplistic', Introduction To The Core Arguments Surrounding Popper, Kuhn And Lakatos, Fisher And Royall, Neyman And Pearson And Bayes. Subsequently, This Book Clarifies The Prevalent Misconceptions That Surround Such Theoretical Perspectives In Psychology Today, Providing An Especially Accessible Critique For Student Readers.This Book Launches An Informative Inquiry Into The Methods By Which Psychologists Throughout History Have Arrived At The Conclusions Of Research, Equipping Readers With The Knowledge To Accurately Design And Evaluate Their Own Research And Gain Confidence In Critiquing Results In Psychology Research. Particular Attention Is Given To Understanding Methods Of Measuring The Falsifiability Of Statements, Probabilities And The Differing Views On Statistical Inference. An Illuminating Book For Any Undergraduate Psychology Student Taking Courses In Critical Thinking, Research Methods, Bps'S Core Area 'Conceptual And Historical Issues' As Well As Those Studying Masters, Phd'S And Experienced Researchers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Understanding Psychology as a Science'? A: The book focuses on how to objectively define categories of truth in scientific thinking and measure research results, providing a comprehensive analysis of psychological research methodologies.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Understanding Psychology as a Science' is Zoltan Dienes.
- Q: What are the key theories discussed in this book? A: The book discusses key theories and influential thinkers, including Popper, Kuhn, Lakatos, Fisher, Neyman, Pearson, and Bayes, while clarifying misconceptions surrounding these theoretical perspectives.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on February 28, 2008.
- Q: Who is the target audience for this book? A: The primary target audience includes undergraduate psychology students, as well as those studying for masters and PhDs, and experienced researchers.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 184 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book include practical research methods? A: Yes, the book equips readers with knowledge to accurately design and evaluate research, emphasizing methods of measuring falsifiability and statistical inference.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in psychology? A: Yes, the book provides an accessible critique for students and serves as a simple introduction to core arguments in psychological research.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is from 2008.