Publisher's Synopsis
Beginning Experimental Psychology is a comprehensive textbook published by McGraw Hill Publications in Psychology and written by Samuel Howard Bartley. The book is designed to provide an introduction to experimental psychology for undergraduate students. It covers the fundamental concepts and principles of experimental psychology, including research methods, experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation of results.The book is divided into three main sections. The first section introduces students to the basic principles of experimental psychology, including the scientific method, measurement, and research ethics. The second section covers research design and methodology, including experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental designs. The third section focuses on data analysis and interpretation, including descriptive and inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, and the interpretation of research findings.Throughout the book, Bartley emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and problem-solving skills in experimental psychology. He provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate key concepts and principles, and includes review questions and exercises at the end of each chapter to help students reinforce their understanding of the material.Overall, Beginning Experimental Psychology is a valuable resource for undergraduate students seeking an introduction to experimental psychology. It provides a clear and concise overview of the field, and equips students with the tools and skills necessary to conduct and interpret research in the discipline.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.