[updated 08/18/2004]
Pathways to knowledge & errors in reasoning
The research cycle & the role of theory
From theory to hypothesis
Criteria for assessing a good hypothesis
Variables & the paradox of change
The null logic of hypothesis testing
The central limit theorem & the origin of alpha
Research design and statistical power
Measuring reliability
Measuring validity
Sampling theory
Assessing the goodness of a research study
Alternative research designs
Matching research designs with statistical methodology
Ethical issues in research design
Study questions
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