Discovering the Scientist Within
First Edition|©2016 Gary W. Lewandowski, Jr.; Natalie J. Ciarocco; David B. Strohmetz
Maximizing your comfort with every step of the process of research methodology, Discovering the Scientist Within features a unique format of pairing each design chapter with a single case study. Each design chapter also models the entire research process, giving you multiple opportunities to experience the research process from beginning to end.
Table of Contents
1. Psychology as Science: Thinking Like a Researcher
2. The Research Process: Ideas to Innovations3. Ethics: Making Ethical Decisions in Research4. The Psychologist’s Toolbox: Tools for Building Better Designs5. Qualitative Research: Getting Into the Mind of a Serial Killer6. Observational Research: The Many Forms of Discipline in Parents’ Bag of Tricks7. Survey Design and Scale Construction: Is Going Greek a Great Idea?8. Two-Group Design: Texting: I Can’t Get You Out of My Mind9. Multi-Group Design: I’m Feeling Hot, But Is the Earth Hot, Too?10. Within-Subjects Designs: Can Watching Reality TV Shows Be Good for Us?11. Factorial Design: "I Lost My Phone Number, Can I Borrow Yours?" Do Pickup Lines Really Work?12. Mixed Design: Which Therapy is Best for Treating Eating Disorders?13. Using Research in the Real World: How Do You Know If You Are Truly Helping?Appendix A. Statistical Tools for Answering Research QuestionsAppendix B. Communicating the Science of Psychology![](http://prod-cat-files.macmillan.cloud/MediaResources/Authors/207W/67282691.jpg)
Gary W. Lewandowski, Jr.
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Natalie J. Ciarocco
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David B Strohmetz
Seeking to promote quality teaching in the psychology major, Strohmetz has authored instructor’s manuals, test banks, and website companion material for several editions of a behavioral research textbook.  He has developed PowerPoint slide decks to accompany several editions of introductory psychology, social psychology, and developmental psychology textbooks. These slide decks incorporate pedagogical strategies to promote active learning in the classroom. His teaching-related publications and conference presentations focus on sharing innovative strategies he incorporates into his courses to promote student learning. Strohmetz is a co-founder of www.teachpsychscience.org, an internet repository of class activities and other instructor resources to support research methods and statistics.  Strohmetz is also an expert on assessment of student learning, having served as Associate Vice President for Academic and Institutional Assessment at Monmouth University.
Seeking to provide undergraduates with meaningful and engaging research experiences, Strohmetz’s Social Influence Lab focuses on social factors that influence people’s generosity, particular with respect to restaurant tipping behavior. He has also written about the “social psychology of the experiment,” discussing methodological problems and potential solutions when conducting psychological research.
Maximizing your comfort with every step of the process of research methodology, Discovering the Scientist Within features a unique format of pairing each design chapter with a single case study. Each design chapter also models the entire research process, giving you multiple opportunities to experience the research process from beginning to end.
Table of Contents
1. Psychology as Science: Thinking Like a Researcher
2. The Research Process: Ideas to Innovations3. Ethics: Making Ethical Decisions in Research4. The Psychologist’s Toolbox: Tools for Building Better Designs5. Qualitative Research: Getting Into the Mind of a Serial Killer6. Observational Research: The Many Forms of Discipline in Parents’ Bag of Tricks7. Survey Design and Scale Construction: Is Going Greek a Great Idea?8. Two-Group Design: Texting: I Can’t Get You Out of My Mind9. Multi-Group Design: I’m Feeling Hot, But Is the Earth Hot, Too?10. Within-Subjects Designs: Can Watching Reality TV Shows Be Good for Us?11. Factorial Design: "I Lost My Phone Number, Can I Borrow Yours?" Do Pickup Lines Really Work?12. Mixed Design: Which Therapy is Best for Treating Eating Disorders?13. Using Research in the Real World: How Do You Know If You Are Truly Helping?Appendix A. Statistical Tools for Answering Research QuestionsAppendix B. Communicating the Science of Psychology![Headshot of Gary W. Lewandowski, Jr.](http://prod-cat-files.macmillan.cloud/MediaResources/Authors/207W/67282691.jpg)
Gary W. Lewandowski, Jr.
![Headshot of Natalie J. Ciarocco](http://prod-cat-files.macmillan.cloud/MediaResources/Authors/207W/67282692.jpg)
Natalie J. Ciarocco
![Headshot of David B Strohmetz](http://prod-cat-files.macmillan.cloud/MediaResources/Authors/207W/67282693.jpg)
David B Strohmetz
Seeking to promote quality teaching in the psychology major, Strohmetz has authored instructor’s manuals, test banks, and website companion material for several editions of a behavioral research textbook.  He has developed PowerPoint slide decks to accompany several editions of introductory psychology, social psychology, and developmental psychology textbooks. These slide decks incorporate pedagogical strategies to promote active learning in the classroom. His teaching-related publications and conference presentations focus on sharing innovative strategies he incorporates into his courses to promote student learning. Strohmetz is a co-founder of www.teachpsychscience.org, an internet repository of class activities and other instructor resources to support research methods and statistics.  Strohmetz is also an expert on assessment of student learning, having served as Associate Vice President for Academic and Institutional Assessment at Monmouth University.
Seeking to provide undergraduates with meaningful and engaging research experiences, Strohmetz’s Social Influence Lab focuses on social factors that influence people’s generosity, particular with respect to restaurant tipping behavior. He has also written about the “social psychology of the experiment,” discussing methodological problems and potential solutions when conducting psychological research.
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