The SAGE Glossary of the Social and Behavioral Sciences

The SAGE Glossary of the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Author: Larry E. Sullivan
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 619
Release: 2009-08-31
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1412951437

Highly accessible A-Z of the major terms in the social and behavioural sciences, spanning anthropology, communication and media studies, criminal justice, economics, education, geography, human services, management, political science, psychology and sociology.

Music in the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Music in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
Author: William Forde Thompson
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 1350
Release: 2014-07-18
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1452283028

This first definitive reference resource to take a broad interdisciplinary approach to the nexus between music and the social and behavioral sciences examines how music affects human beings and their interactions in and with the world. The interdisciplinary nature of the work provides a starting place for students to situate the status of music within the social sciences in fields such as anthropology, communications, psychology, linguistics, sociology, sports, political science and economics, as well as biology and the health sciences. Features: Approximately 450 articles, arranged in A-to-Z fashion and richly illustrated with photographs, provide the social and behavioral context for examining the importance of music in society. Entries are authored and signed by experts in the field and conclude with references and further readings, as well as cross references to related entries. A Reader's Guide groups related entries by broad topic areas and themes, making it easy for readers to quickly identify related entries. A Chronology of Music places material into historical context; a Glossary defines key terms from the field; and a Resource Guide provides lists of books, academic journals, websites and cross-references. The multimedia digital edition is enhanced with video and audio clips and features strong search-and-browse capabilities through the electronic Reader’s Guide, detailed index, and cross references. Music in the Social and Behavioral Sciences, available in both multimedia digital and print formats, is a must-have reference for music and social science library collections.

Single-Case Research Methods for the Behavioral and Health Sciences

Single-Case Research Methods for the Behavioral and Health Sciences
Author: David L. Morgan
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2008-07-29
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1483317099

This text ntroduces readers to the history, epistemology, and strategies of single-case research design. The authors offer concrete information on how to observe, measure, and interpret change in relevant outcome variables and how to design strategies that promote causal inferences. Key Features Includes case vignettes on specific single-case designs Describes clinical and applied case studies Draws on multiple examples of single-case designs from published journals across a wide range of disciplines Covers recent developments in applied research, including meta-analysis and the distinction between statistical and clinical significance Provides pedagogical tools to help readers master the material, including a glossary, interim summaries, end-of-chapter review questions, and activities that encourage active processing of material. Intended Audience This text is intended for students and practitioners in a variety of disciplines—including psychology, nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy—who are increasingly called upon to document the effectiveness of interventions.

What's Behind the Research?

What's Behind the Research?
Author: Brent D. Slife
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 268
Release: 1995-08-03
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780803958630

This book explores the main assumptions upon which behavioural science theories are based, offers alternatives and challenges the reader to serious critical thought.

Pocket Glossary for Commonly Used Research Terms

Pocket Glossary for Commonly Used Research Terms
Author: Michael J. Holosko
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2011-06-14
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1483342433

This book contains over 1500 research and statistical terms, written in jargon-free, easy-to-understand terminology to help students understand difficult concepts in their research courses. This pocket guide is in an ideal supplement to the many discipline-specific texts on research methods and statistics.

Methods for Behavioral Research

Methods for Behavioral Research
Author: Paul D. Cherulnik
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2001-07-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0761921990

Providing both a theoretical understanding of research issues and a nuts-and-bolts guide, this book presents the critical issues in psychological research in a clear and easy-to-read manner. Presented within the critical context of validity and reliability the author addresses all the steps of the research process: from formulating a hypothesis, to specifying variables, to creating a research design, to collecting and analyzing data, to drawing conclusions, to reporting the results. A companion website (www.sagepub.com//cherulnik) for professors and students contains additional supporting materials.

The SAGE Handbook of Political Science

The SAGE Handbook of Political Science
Author: Dirk Berg-Schlosser
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 2557
Release: 2020-02-11
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1529715431

The SAGE Handbook of Political Science presents a major retrospective and prospective overview of the discipline. Comprising three volumes of contributions from expert authors from around the world, the handbook aims to frame, assess and synthesize research in the field, helping to define and identify its current and future developments. It does so from a truly global and cross-area perspective Chapters cover a broad range of aspects, from providing a general introduction to exploring important subfields within the discipline. Each chapter is designed to provide a state-of-the-art and comprehensive overview of the topic by incorporating cross-cutting global, interdisciplinary, and, where this applies, gender perspectives. The Handbook is arranged over seven core thematic sections: Part 1: Political Theory Part 2: Methods Part 3: Political Sociology Part 4: Comparative Politics Part 5: Public Policies and Administration Part 6: International Relations Part 7: Major Challenges for Politics and Political Science in the 21st Century

Educational Research

Educational Research
Author: R. Burke Johnson
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 1208
Release: 2016-09-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1483391620

Assuming no prior knowledge, Educational Research by R. Burke Johnson and Larry Christensen offers a comprehensive, easily digestible introductory research methods text for undergraduate and graduate students. Readers will develop an understanding of the multiple research methods and strategies used in education and related fields; how to read and critically evaluate published research; and the ability to write a proposal, construct a questionnaire, and conduct an empirical research study on their own. Students rave about the clarity of this best seller and its usefulness for their studies, enabling them to become critical consumers and users of research.

Learning

Learning
Author: Jerome Frieman
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 609
Release: 2015-07-29
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1483359220

Learning: A Behavioral, Cognitive, and Evolutionary Synthesis by Jerome Frieman and Steve Reilly provides an integrated account of the psychological processes involved in learning and conditioning and their influence on human behavior. With a skillful blend of behavioral, cognitive, and evolutionary themes, the text explores various types of learning as adaptive specialization that evolved through natural selection. Robust pedagogy and relevant examples bring concepts to life in this unique and accessible approach to the field.

Behavior Change in the Human Services

Behavior Change in the Human Services
Author: Martin Sundel
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 473
Release: 2017-01-13
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1483384608

Behavior Change in the Human Services, Sixth Edition continues to provide a systematic introduction and overview of behavioral and cognitive principles and their applications to a wide range of problems and situations encountered in the human service professions. Designed for students and practitioners, the book uses a unique problem-solving framework to demonstrate how behavior change principles can be applied to practice situations. Martin and Sandra Sundel feature a detailed and sequential organization that encourages readers to move progressively through material of increasing complexity and to conduct self-assessments of their knowledge. The Fifth Edition includes eight clinical case studies and many new and engaging examples that address issues such as substance abuse, child behavior problems, assertiveness, marital discord, and developing appropriate social behaviors. The expanded chapter on intervention techniques incorporates empirically tested behavioral and cognitive strategies for addressing clinical problems such as phobias, anxiety disorders, depression, and other behavioral disorders. Current developments and trends in the field are discussed, including the movement toward evidence-based practice. This comprehensive yet accessible text also features figures, charts, and forms to demonstrate data collection and analysis. Any student pursuing a career in the helping professions, including social work, psychology, counseling, special education, nursing, and psychiatry, will find this book valuable