ISE Methods in Behavioral Research 15th edition (fifteenth edition)

About this book

ISE Methods in Behavioral Research 15th edition by Paul C. Cozby and Scott C. Bates introduces the principles and methods used to design, conduct, evaluate, and communicate research in psychology and the behavioral sciences. The textbook emphasizes scientific reasoning, ethical research practice, critical evaluation of evidence, and the relationship between research questions, study design, data collection, and interpretation.

The 15th edition covers scientific inquiry, research ethics, variables, measurement, reliability, validity, observational methods, surveys, sampling, correlational research, experimental design, independent groups designs, repeated measures designs, complex experimental designs, quasi experimental approaches, and single case research. It also addresses descriptive and inferential statistics, interpretation of research findings, replication, generalization, and communication of research results.

This textbook is intended primarily for undergraduate psychology and behavioral science students taking research methods courses. Its explanations of experimental and nonexperimental methods, research examples, study design principles, data interpretation, and critical thinking applications help students understand how behavioral research is planned, evaluated, and reported.

Psychology students, behavioral science students, social science students, and other undergraduates can use this 2024 International Student Edition to develop research questions, choose appropriate study designs, evaluate validity, interpret findings, and critically assess published research. The complete 15th edition is available as a searchable PDF enhanced digital version with instant access for coursework, assignments, examination preparation, and research methods review.