Science Research http://www.vastvn.org Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:07:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Readings in Social Psychology: The Art and Science of Research http://www.vastvn.org/readings-in-social-psychology-the-art-and-science-of-research http://www.vastvn.org/readings-in-social-psychology-the-art-and-science-of-research#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:07:01 +0000 admin http://www.vastvn.org/readings-in-social-psychology-the-art-and-science-of-research Readings in Social Psychology: The Art and Science of Research

A reader containing 16 original articles, each with a brief introduction and questions to stimulate critical thinking about social psychology in practice. The articles represent some of the most creative and accessible research in the field, both classic and contemporary, that interests students.

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Using an informal approach, this is an introduction to a broad range of research methods; presumes no prior experience with statistics and emphasizes theoretical underpinnings and practical applications. Topics include the philosophy of science, the theory of measurement, a concise overview of statistical analysis, the effects of social science on individuals and society, how to go about writing a research report. Along with examples of actual research, each chapter ends with a summary, a CheckPoint and exercises that encourage students to think more deeply about issues just covered.

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]]> http://www.vastvn.org/quantitative-research-for-the-behavioral-sciences/feed 0 Transpersonal Research Methods for the Social Sciences: Honoring Human Experience http://www.vastvn.org/transpersonal-research-methods-for-the-social-sciences-honoring-human-experience http://www.vastvn.org/transpersonal-research-methods-for-the-social-sciences-honoring-human-experience#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:05:11 +0000 admin http://www.vastvn.org/transpersonal-research-methods-for-the-social-sciences-honoring-human-experience Transpersonal Research Methods for the Social Sciences: Honoring Human Experience

There is no shortage of research methods that are easily applied to the study of everyday human experience. How, though, does one attempt to study extraordinary human experiences – ultimate values and meanings, peak experiences, transcendence and heightened awareness, among others.

William Braud and Rosemarie Anderson introduce a series of transpersonal research methods that are intended to help researchers develop new ways of knowing and methods of inquiry. While these methods will be of particular interest to researchers in transpersonal psychology, humanistic psychology, or transpersonal studies applied to traditional fields, the authors argue that these approaches – with their emphasis on developing intuition, empathy and self-awareness – can benefit anyone involved in the research enterprise across many disciplines.

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]]> http://www.vastvn.org/transpersonal-research-methods-for-the-social-sciences-honoring-human-experience/feed 3 Introduction to the Philosophies of Research and Criticism in Education and the Social Sciences http://www.vastvn.org/introduction-to-the-philosophies-of-research-and-criticism-in-education-and-the-social-sciences http://www.vastvn.org/introduction-to-the-philosophies-of-research-and-criticism-in-education-and-the-social-sciences#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:05:10 +0000 admin http://www.vastvn.org/introduction-to-the-philosophies-of-research-and-criticism-in-education-and-the-social-sciences Introduction to the Philosophies of Research and Criticism in Education and the Social Sciences

This rigorous volume focuses on the underlying perspectives justifying the major approaches currently being used in educational research. Introductory chapters lay the foundation for exploring varying research perspectives. Nine specific perspectives on research—post positivism, pragmatism, constructivism, ethics and deliberate democracy, criticism, interpretivism, race/ethnicity/gender, arts-based research, and post structuralism—are examined, through discussions written by senior scholars known for their expertise in the perspective. And, a “guided tour” of criticism is given, in which these same scholars demonstrate the use of the “critical method” by critiquing six studies selected as exemplars of different research approaches. For education students who aspire to become researchers, and for those who simply need to read and understand research literature.

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Thoroughly updated, more concise than the previous edition, and available for the first time in paperback, “Research Methods for Political Science” is designed to help students learn what to research, why to research, and how to research. The text integrates both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research in one volume, and includes the most comprehensive coverage of qualitative methods currently available. It covers such important topics as research design, specifying research problems, designing questionnaries and writing questions, designing and carrying out qualitative research, and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative research data. Heavily illustrated, classroom tested, and exceptionally readable and engaging, the text also provides specific instructions on the use of available statistical software programs such as Excel and SPSS.

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