Best Practices for Teaching Statistics and Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences by Dana S. Dunn & Randolph A. Smith & Bernard C. Beins ISBN 9780203936603, 0203936604 instant download

Best Practices for Teaching Statistics and Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences by Dana S. Dunn & Randolph A. Smith & Bernard C. Beins ISBN 9780203936603, 0203936604 instant download

Best Practices for Teaching Statistics and Research Methods in the Behavioral Sciences provides a scholarly, yet practical approach to teaching these critical core courses. It provides a showcase for “best practices” in teaching these courses in two- and four-year colleges and in universities. A helpful resource for teaching introductory, intermediate, and advanced statistics and/or methods, the book features contributions from nationally recognized teachers. Each contributor articulates strategies and interventions for best practices and provides references to helpful Web resources. The book covers a variety of topics germane to teaching these courses including ways to integrate them, how to promote ethical conduct, and how to create writing intensive programs. In addition, the book covers:
Novel tools and activities to get students involved including writing exercises, hands-on lab experiences, in-class demonstrations, and topical themes. Strategies for teaching online courses and computer applications. Guidance on how to create and maintain helpful Web resources for students. 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. A CD with activities that readers can customize for their own classroom use is included.