How to Do Research ─ 15 Labs for the Social & Behavioral Sciences

HOW TO DO RESEARCH consists of 15 Labs designed by Jane F. Gaultney and Hannah Peach for a research methods lab/course. This manual provides a diverse set of 15 cross-disciplinary labs organized in 3 parts -- Part I - Before you Collect Data, Part II - Collecting Data - Research Design & Tools and Part III After Collecting Data. The labs include featured articles and examples across the social and behavioral sciences. Ideal for upper-level undergraduate courses but can also be used with graduate students as advanced material is included at the end of each lab. Labs begin with an objective which is covered at both a basic and advanced level, followed by a target article that illustrates the focus of the lab. Each Lab includes background information and an assignment. The Labs are consistent with the steps that would be taken with a term-long research project, beginning with coming up with a topic, to producing a finished APA style paper. Questions are embedded throughout the lab to assist the student in checking their understanding. A variety of online resources are available.