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Handbook of Research Methods in Industrial and Organizational Psychology is a comprehensive and contemporary treatment of research philosophies, approaches, tools, and techniques indigenous to industrial and organizational psychology. Only available research handbook for Industrial & Organizational Psychology. Contributors are leading methodological & measurement scholars. Excellent balance of practical and theoretical insights which will be of interest to both novice and experienced organizational researchers. Great companion to the content-oriented Handbooks. Now available in full text online via xreferplus, the award-winning reference library on the web from xrefer. For more information, visit www.xreferplus.comBDS Summary
Contributed to by leading methodological and measurement scholars, this work is a comprehensive and contemporary treatment of research philosophies, approaches, tools, and techniques indigenous to industrial and organizational psychology.Main Description
Handbook of Research Methods in Industrial and Organizational Psychology is a comprehensive and contemporary treatment of research philosophies, approaches, tools, and techniques indigenous to industrial and organizational psychology. In this volume, leading methodological and measurement scholars discuss topics spanning the entire organizational research process. Topics include, but are not limited to, research ethics, reliability and validity, research design, qualitative research paradigms, power analysis, computational modeling, confirmatory factor analysis, internet data collection, longitudinal modeling, modeling complex data structures, multilevel research, cross-cultural organizational research, and modeling nonlinear relationships. Chapters are written so that both the novice and the experienced researcher will gain new and useful practical and theoretical insights into how to systematically and pragmatically study work-related phenomena. This handbook will serve as an excellent modern complement to other more content-based handbooks of industrial/organizational psychology, organizational behavior, and human resources management.Review Quote
"This one volume covers both traditional design and measurement issues as well as a host of cutting-edge topics. At last a readable and comprehensive review of research methodology for the organizational scientist!" Robert L. Dipboye, Rice University"This handbook is 'must-reading' for all graduate students in I/O psychology as well as for the more experienced I/O researcher and practitioner who will benefit from a review, an update, and the opportunity to learn new approaches." Sheldon Zedeck, University of California at Berkeley"Rogelberg's handbook is a Rosetta Stone for researchers." Milton D. Hakel, Bowling Green State University"A handbook that brings together the best researchers and thinkers in the areas of social science methodology and data analysis. This informative collection is a 'must-read' for all those interested in method-related issues." Wally Borman, University of South Florida"This volume provides a comprehensive and cutting-edge examination of research and statistical methods that are used in the field. It will be an invaluable resource for faculty and students. I have no doubt that the book will easily meet its goal of helping to improve research quality." James L. Farr, Pennsylvania State University"Excellent coverage of key issues and packed with useful ideas." Peter Warr, University of Sheffield"The topics are well chosen and the chapters are written in an accessible style. The handbook is an indispensable reference for those interested in this important area." Nik Chmiel, Queen's University, Belfast