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.

About the Author
Dana S. Dunn (Edited by) , Randolph A. Smith (Edited by) , Bernard C. Beins (Edited by

Reviews

"...a 'must have addition' to the personal, department, and school's libraries...all faculty need to know the optimal ways to teach this content... the prospect of the book's impact on the field is substantial." - Kenneth A. Weaver, Emporia State University, USA

"I have no doubt that even after 27 years of teaching statistics and research methods that this book will contain much valuable information for me." - Joseph S. Rossi, University of Rhode Island, USA

"Ph.D. students that plan to teach statistics or research methods should own this text." - Nancy L. Leech, University of Colorado, Denver, USA

"...the book will be an excellent resource for both experienced and less experienced faculty. In addition, departments are likely to find food for thought as they consider revising their curricula to teach methods and statistics more effectively. For all of these groups, reading this book would indeed be a best practice." - Davis S. Kreiner, PsycCRITIQUES

"A 'must have addition' to the personal, department, and school's libraries... all faculty need to know the optimal ways to teach this content. the prospect of the book's impact on the field is substantial." - Kenneth A. Weaver, Emporia State University, USA

"Ph.D. students who plan to teach statistics or research methods should own this text." - Nancy L. Leech, University of Colorado, Denver, USA

"I have no doubt that even after twenty-seven years of teaching statistics and research methods, this book will contain much valuable information for me." - Joseph S. Rossi, University of Rhode Island, USA

Book Information
ISBN 9780805857467
Author Dana S. Dunn
Format Paperback
Page Count 312
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
Weight(grams) 580g