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NOTE: This edition features the same content as the traditional text in a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf version. Books a la Carte also offer a great value--this format costs significantly less than a new textbook Understanding psychological research by finding a problem, discovering the clues, and evaluating the evidence. The Psychologist as Detective introduces students to the research process. The authors treat psychological research as a detective case in which a problem is presented, clues are discovered, evidence is evaluated, and a report is prepared for consideration by peers. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: *Think critically about research and research methods *Analyze research as a problem solving procedure *Develop research skills by looking at examples of research studies *Evaluate evidence from a research study and prepare a report or summary of the case You can also purchase a loose-leaf print reference to complement Revel The Psychologist as Detective. This is optional.