Unlock the Power of Research in Behavioral Sciences with “Research Design for the Behavioral Sciences”

Join the journey of growing your professional identity as a counselor trainee or counselor with “Research Design for the Behavioral Sciences,” a comprehensive graduate-level text that fills an important gap in the helping professions. Endorsed by Danica G. Hays, PhD, American Counseling Fellow and Professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, this book is a valuable resource for understanding quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research design.

A Blueprint for Advanced Research Concepts

This book offers a seamless blend of philosophy, science, and practical application to help you attain researcher competency. With clear and in-depth blueprints, applied case studies, and helpful learning activities, you’ll gain a well-rounded understanding of behavioral science research. Explore the foundations of research-based philosophical integration and the technical application of various traditions, including:

• Quantitative research design
• Qualitative research design
• Mixed methods research design

Enhance Your Research Efficacy

Discover how to increase the rigor of each approach to research with methodological procedures, data analysis methods, reliability/validity standards, and ethics. This comprehensive text provides you with the tools to:

• Analyze methodology-specific multicultural issues
• Apply a range of research methodologies with case studies
• Review trends and history in research for counseling, psychology, social work, and marriage and family therapy

Comprehensive Instructor Resources

Support your teaching with a wealth of instructor resources, including:

• Instructor’s manual
• Learning activities
• Test bank
• PowerPoint slides

Get ready to elevate your research skills and contribute to the advancement of the helping professions. “Research Design for the Behavioral Sciences” is an essential resource for counselor trainees, counselors, and researchers in the behavioral sciences.

Book Details:

• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• Edition: 1st edition
• Publication Date: February 3, 2021
• Language: English
• Pages: 500
• ISBN-10: 0826143849
• ISBN-13: 978-0826143846