ABSTRACT
This book provides a showcase for "best practices" in teaching statistics and research methods in two- and four-year colleges and universities.
A helpful resource for teaching introductory, intermediate, and advanced statistics and/or methods, the book features coverage of:
- ways to integrate these courses
- how to promote ethical conduct
- how to create writing intensive programs
- novel tools and activities to get students involved
- strategies for teaching online courses and computer applications
- guidance on how to create and maintain helpful web resources
- assessment advice to help demonstrate that students are learning
- tips on linking diversity to research methodology.
This book appeals to veteran and novice educators and graduate students who teach research methods and/or statistics in psychology and other behavioral sciences and serves as an excellent resource in related faculty workshops. Downloadable resources with activities that readers can customize is included.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|11 pages
Introducing Best Practices
chapter Chapter 1|9 pages
Overview: Best Practices for Teaching Statistics and Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences
part II|58 pages
Basic Issues for Best Practices
part III|52 pages
Approaches to Teaching Statistics
part IV|61 pages
Emerging Approaches to Teaching Research Methods
part V|50 pages
Integrative Approaches to Teaching Methods and Statistics
chapter Chapter 15|14 pages
Through the Curriculum and Beyond: Giving Students Professional Opportunities in Research
part VI|39 pages
Special Topics: Diversity Issues and Writing