Research methods for counseling : an introduction /: an introduction. (2013)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Robert J. Wright, Widener University.
• Other Names: Wright, Robert J, 1945-
• Contents: Preface; SECTION I: Using and Valuing Counseling Research; Chapter 1: The Research Consumer; Chapter 2: Ethical Research Practices; Chapter 3: Reading and Reviewing the Literature; SECTION II: Qualitative Approaches for Research; Chapter 4: Qualitatively Research I, the Tools and Skills; Chapter 5: Qualitative Research II, the Processes; Chapter 6: Action Research Methods; SECTION III: Descriptive Statistics and Correlation; Chapter 7: Nature of Variables and Data; Chapter 8: Mutual Dependence and Correlational Relationships; SECTION IV: Inferential Statistics and Hypothesis Testing; Chapter 9: Sampling and Sampling Error; Chapter 10: Scientific Method and Hypotheses Testing; Chapter 11: Inferences Using Categorical and Nominal Information; SECTION V: Measurement and Psychological Assessments; Chapter 12: Understanding and Evaluating Test Scores; Chapter 13: Instrument Development and Survey Research; SECTION VI: Organizing and Applying Research Skills; Chapter 14: Organizing Valid Research; Chapter 15: Mixed Methods Research; Chapter 16: Approaches for Evaluation; Chapter 17: Writing Research Proposals and Reports; Appendix A; Appendix B; Appendix C; Appendix D
• Publisher Details: Thousand Oaks : SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource (624 pages)
• Subjects: 158.3072; Counseling -- Research -- Methodology
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781483321547; 1483321541
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