Errors in evidence-based decision making : improving and applying research literacy / Robert W. Janke and Bruce S. Cooper.

By:

Janke, Robert W

Contributor(s):

Cooper, Bruce S

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

computer

Carrier type:

online resource

ISBN:

9781475810820
1475810822

Subject(s):

Genre/Form:

Additional physical formats: Print version:: Errors in evidence-based decision makingDDC classification:

001.4/2 23

LOC classification:

Q180.55.M4

Online resources:

Click here to access online

Contents:

Identifying errors -- Dispositions and ethics -- Problem development -- Variables -- Measurement foundations -- Data collection instruments -- Sampling methods -- External and internal validity threats to evidence -- Research design -- Data analysis -- Statistical probability and interpretation -- Personal biases in interpretation -- The age of misinformation -- Religion and science -- Epilogue -- how will we apply research to improve our lives?.

Summary: This is a research methods textbook for students who fear research textbooks. The diversity of topics in this book permits application to research methods courses in these academic fields: Economics, Education, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. This should be the first book for all students to introduce research and develop "research literacy."

Item type:

Tags from this library: No tags from this library for this title. Log in to add tags.

Average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)

Holdings
Item type	Home library	Collection	Call number	Materials specified	Status	Date due	Barcode
Electronic-Books	OPJGU Sonepat- Campus	E-Books EBSCO			Available

Includes index.

Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.

This is a research methods textbook for students who fear research textbooks. The diversity of topics in this book permits application to research methods courses in these academic fields: Economics, Education, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. This should be the first book for all students to introduce research and develop "research literacy."

English.

eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - Worldwide

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.