Presents the basics of research in the social and behavioral sciences in an informative and student‎-friendly way‎.‎ Salkind‎'‎s Exploring Research‎,‎ 8th edition makes research methods accessible for students‎.‎ Exploring Research provides an introduction to research methods through a friendly‎,‎ approachable writing style‎.‎ Salkind describes how to collect and analyze data and provides thorough instruction on how to prepare and write a research proposal and manuscript‎.‎ The text explores the use of electronic sources ‎(‎the Internet‎)‎ as a means to enhance research skills and includes discussions about scientific methods‎.‎ The most common types of research models in the social and behavioral sciences are incorporated‎,‎ including qualitative methods‎.‎ Salkind covers the research process‎,‎ problem selection‎,‎ sampling and generalizability‎,‎ as well as a discussion of the measurement process ‎.‎ Teaching & Learning Experience * Personalize Learning ‎- MySearchLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed‎,‎ provides engaging experiences that personalize learning‎,‎ and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals‎.‎ *Improve Critical Thinking ‎- "What You‎'‎ll Learn about in This Chapter" helps students organize and understand the material to be covered within the chapter‎.‎ "Exercises" and "Test Yourself" sections challenge students think about and discuss chapter topics and improve their problem‎-solving skills‎.‎ Resources in the text and online help students master the process of writing a research paper‎.‎*Engage Students ‎- Accessible writing style helps to engage students in the material‎.‎*Explore Research ‎- Discussions of the research process‎,‎ problem selection‎,‎ sampling and generalizability‎,‎ and the measurement process make research exploration accessible to students‎.‎ Interactive labs are included on MySearchLab to help engage students in the research process‎.‎ *Support Instructors ‎- MyTest‎,‎ PowerPoints‎,‎ and an instructor‎'‎s manual offer additional support for instructors‎.‎ Click here to view a sample chapter‎!‎ www‎.‎pearsonhighered‎.‎com/fall2011preview/#Psych