Research Design for the Behavioral Sciences

An Applied Approach

Research Design for the Behavioral Sciences
Stephen Flynn
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h254 x 178mm - 500pg
28 Feb 2021 US
9780826143846
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Research Design for the Behavioral Sciences fills an important gap for the helping professions by offering a blueprint for advanced concepts and an applied approach to understanding quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research design. This graduate-level text seamlessly weaves together the philosophy, science, and practical application of the most common methodological frameworks in practice. Advanced research design concepts are presented through clear and in-depth blueprints, applied case studies, myriad examples, and helpful learning activities. Written in detailed yet accessible language, this text describes the foundations of behavioral science research. The authors explore research-based philosophical integration, along with the technical application of every tradition. Through this philosophical and pragmatic approach, students will be able to attain a well-rounded and comprehensive understanding of behavioral science research. This text provides students with the opportunity to reach a greater level of research efficacy though the inclusion of methodological procedures, data analysis methods, reliability/validity standards, ethics, and directions on how to increase the rigor of each approach to research. Instructor resources include an instructor' s manual, learning activities, test bank, and PowerPoints. Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices and computers. Key Features:Provides clear, detailed, and contextually accurate examples of writing, quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods proceduresReviews the paradigmatic hierarchy of each research tradition along with key analytic features in detailDelivers instructions for enhancing the methodological rigor of each approachAnalyzes methodology-specific multicultural issuesDemonstrates the application of a wide range of research methodologies with case studiesReviews the trends and history in research for counseling, psychology, social work, and marriage and family therapyOffers comprehensive instructor resources including manual, learning activities, test bank, and PowerPoint slides
I wholeheartedly invite counselor trainees and counselors into this journey of growing the research component of their professional identity. . . Flynn and his colleagues prepare counselor trainees and counselors for this journey well and guide them carefully toward researcher competency. In an approachable and developmentally appropriate manner, they highlight for the profession the value of research and how it can be conducted. " - Danica G. Hays, PhD American Counseling Fellow Professor and Executive Associate Dean University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Stephen Flynn PhD, LPC, LMFT earned his MA degree from Rowan University and his PhD from the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Flynn is an associate professor of counselor education and is a research fellow in the Center of Research and Innovation at Plymouth State University, Plymouth, New Hampshire. He teaches research, clinical, and writing courses for the Counselor Education, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Educational Leadership graduate programs at Plymouth State University. He is a licensed professional counselor (CO), licensed marriage and family therapist (CO, NH), national certified counselor, approved clinical supervisor, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) Clinical Fellow, and an AAMFT Approved supervisor. Dr. Flynn has published numerous research articles using diverse methodological frameworks; including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. His research and scholarship interests include five areas (a) research methodology and processes, (b) the relationship between altruism and self-interest, (c), multicultural and diversity issues, (d) counselor preparation, and (e) student retention. ; Dr. Flynn enjoys spending time with his family and is an outdoor enthusiast.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780826143846
Published: 28 Feb 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Springer Publishing Co Inc
Publisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc
Format: Paperback
Height: 254mm
Width: 178mm
Weight: 333g
Pages: 500

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