| Philosophy of Quantitative Methods: Understanding Statistics Contributor(s): Haig, Brian D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0190222050 ISBN-13: 9780190222055 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $55.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Social Psychology - Psychology | Research & Methodology - Social Science | Research |
| Dewey: 300.727 |
| LCCN: 2017034460 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.4" W x 8.3" (0.61 lbs) 168 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Philosophy of Quantitative Methods focuses on the conceptual foundations of research methods within the behavioral sciences. In particular, it undertakes a close philosophical examination of a variety of quantitative research methods that are prominent in (or relevant for) the conduct of research in these fields. By doing so, the deep structure of these methods is examined in order to overcome the non-critical approaches typically found in the existing literature today. In this book, Brian D. Haig focuses on the more well-known research methods such as exploratory data analysis, statistical significant testing, Bayesian confirmation theory and statistics, meta-analysis, and exploratory factor analysis. These methods are then examined with a philosophy consistent of scientific realism. In addition, each chapter provides a helpful Further Reading section in order to better assist the reader in extending their own thinking and research methods specific to their needs. |