Best Practices for Teaching Statistics and Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences
- ISBN-10
- 080585746X
- ISBN-13
- 9780805857467
- Category
- Psychology
- Pages
- 292
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Authors
- Randolph A. Smith, Dana Dunn, Bernard Beins
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; and 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. A CD with activities that readers can customize is included.
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