Best Practices for Teaching Statistics and Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences

• Author(s): Dana Dunn, Randolph A. Smith, Bernard Beins,
• Publisher: Routledge
• Pages: 292
• ISBN_10: 080585746X
  ISBN_13: 9780805857467
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Business & Economics / Statistics , Education / Statistics , Mathematics / Probability & Statistics / General , Psychology / General , Psychology / Research & Methodology , Psychology / Statistics , Psychology / Experimental Psychology , Social Science / Methodology , Social Science / Research , Social Science / Statistics ,

Description:...

This book provides a showcase for "best practices" in teaching statistics and research methods in two- and four-year colleges and universities.

A helpful resource for teaching introductory, intermediate, and advanced statistics and/or methods, the book features coverage of:

• ways to integrate these courses
• how to promote ethical conduct
• how to create writing intensive programs
• novel tools and activities to get students involved
• strategies for teaching online courses and computer applications
• guidance on how to create and maintain helpful web resources
• assessment advice to help demonstrate that students are learning
• tips on linking diversity to research methodology.

This book appeals to veteran and novice educators and graduate students who teach research methods and/or statistics in psychology and other behavioral sciences and serves as an excellent resource in related faculty workshops. Downloadable resources with activities that readers can customize is included.