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Psychological experiments on the internet /

Until recently, most psychological research was conducted using subject samples in close proximity to the investigators--namely university undergraduates. In recent years, however, it has become possible to test people from all over the world by placing experiments on the internet. The number of peo...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Birnbaum, Michael H.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: San Diego, Calif. : Academic Press, �2000.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Until recently, most psychological research was conducted using subject samples in close proximity to the investigators--namely university undergraduates. In recent years, however, it has become possible to test people from all over the world by placing experiments on the internet. The number of people using the internet for this purpose is likely to become the main venue for subject pools in coming years. As such, learning about experiments on the internet will be of vital interest to all research psychologists. Psychological Experiments on the Internet is divided into three sections. Section I discusses the history of web experimentation, as well as the advantages, disadvantages, and validity of web-based psychological research. Section II discusses examples of web-based experiments on individual differences and cross-cultural studies. Section III provides readers with the necessary information and techniques for utilizing the internet in their own research designs. * Innovative topic that will capture the imagination of many readers * Includes examples of actual web based experiments.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xx, 317 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780120999804
0120999803
0585469253
9780585469256
1280927283
9781280927287