Designing Experiments and Analyzing Data: A Model Comparison Perspective, Third Edition

Designing Experiments and Analyzing Data: A Model Comparison Perspective (3^rd edition) offers an integrative conceptual framework for understanding experimental design and data analysis. Maxwell, Delaney, and Kelley first apply fundamental principles to simple experimental designs followed by an application of the same principles to more complicated designs. Their integrative conceptual framework better prepares readers to understand the logic behind a general strategy of data analysis that is appropriate for a wide variety of designs, which allows for the introduction of more complex topics that are generally omitted from other books. Numerous pedagogical features　
further facilitate understanding: 　
examples of published research demonstrate the applicability of each chapter's content
flowcharts　
assist in choosing the most appropriate procedure
　
end-of-chapter lists of important formulas highlight key ideas and assist readers in locating the initial presentation of equations
useful programming code and tips are provided throughout the book and in associated resources available online, and　
extensive sets of exercises　
help develop a deeper understanding of the subject.　
Detailed solutions　
for some of the exercises and　
realistic data sets　
are included on the website (DesigningExperiments.com). The pedagogical approach used throughout the book enables readers to gain an overview of experimental design, from conceptualization of the research question to analysis of the data. The book and its companion website with web apps, tutorials, and detailed code are ideal for students and researchers seeking the optimal way to design their studies and analyze the resulting data.