Ray William J. (ed.) Methods: Toward a Science of Behavior and Experience

9th edition. — Wadsworth/​Cengage Learning, 2009. — 481 p. — ISBN: 978-0-495-59491-8Professor Ray's unique philosophy of science approach focuses on introducing you to the basics of science and the spirit that motivates many scientists, and helping you make the transition from outside observer of science to active participant. In meeting those goals, he has written a highly readable book that gives you a greater understanding of the techniques of science as well as the experience of doing science.What is Science?
Introduction to the Methods of Science.
Developing the Hypothesis.
Description of Behavior Through Numerical Representation.
Inferential Statistics: Making Statistical Decisions.
Testing the Hypothesis: A Conceptual Introduction.
Control: The Keystone of the Experimental Method.
Applying the Logic of Experimentation: Between-Subjects Designs.
Extending the Logic of Experimentation: Within-Subjects and Matched-Subjects Approaches.
The Ecology of the Experiment: The Scientist and Subject in Relation to Their Environment.
Quasi-Experimental, Correlational, and Naturalistic Observation Designs.
Single Subject Designs.
Questionnaires. Survey Research. And Sampling.
Ethics.
Sharing the Results.
Beyond Method.