Edmonds, W: Applied Reference Guide to Research Designs

List of Tables, Figures, and DiagramsForeword, by Paul E. SpectorPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsChapter 1. The Scientific Method and Relevant ComponentsPart I. Quantitative Methods for Experimental and Quasi-Experimental ResearchChapter 2. Between-Subjects ApproachChapter 3. Regression-Discontinuity ApproachChapter 4. Within-Subjects ApproachChapter 5. Factorial DesignsChapter 6. Solomon N-Group DesignsChapter 7. Single-Case ApproachPart II. Quantitative Methods for Nonexperimental ResearchChapter 8. Ex Post Facto and Posttest-Only DesignsChapter 9. Observational ApproachChapter 10. Survey ApproachPart III. Qualitative MethodsChapter 11. Grounded Theory ApproachChapter 12. Ethnographic ApproachChapter 13. Narrative ApproachChapter 14. Phenomenological ApproachPart IV. Mixed MethodsChapter 15. Convergent-Parallel ApproachChapter 16. Embedded ApproachChapter 17. Explanatory-Sequential ApproachChapter 18. Exploratory-Sequential ApproachChapter 19. Mixed Methods, Case Studies, and Single-Case ApproachesChapter 20. ConclusionAppendix A. Less Common Designs for Experimental and Quasi-Experimental ResearchAppendix B. Types of Case Study DesignsAppendix C. Five Types of Mixed Methods DesignsReferencesAuthor IndexSubject Index

W. Alex Edmonds, PhD, BCB, is currently an associate professor of research at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida. He graduated from Florida State University and received his doctoral degree in Educational Psychology with a minor in Statistics and Measurement. Over the years, Dr. Edmonds has applied his knowledge of research design, measurement, and assessment in both field and laboratory examinations. He has published extensively in a variety of areas such as psychophysiology and educational psychology. His primary interest revolves around applying unique methodological and statistical techniques as a means to exploring the relationship between emotions, physiology and performance in a variety of domains. He also has over 10 years of experience in applying biofeedback in field and research applications. While in graduate school, he conducted his field work with the track and field team at Florida State and started using biofeedback for research and practice during this time. He has utilized biofeedback extensively with various types of athletes for performance enhancement, as well as stress-regulation techniques for individuals with type 2 diabetes and pain management for patients suffering from chronic pain. Dr. Edmonds is certified through the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance in general biofeedback.

"It fills a huge void in the field of psychology in providing students and professors with a survey of research designs that are most appropriate to answering the many different and wide range of questions that students are now interested in pursuing."