7 Best Books on Behavioural Science

“Tests, Measurements and Research Methods in Behavioural Sciences” Book Review: This book is intended for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students who are studying research methodology. It offers a thorough introduction to research methods in psychology, education, and sociology, as well as psychological assessment and experimental designs for the behavioral sciences. The book also covers new fact-finding and observational relationships related to sociology and anthropology. It is useful for students preparing for NTA, NET, and JRF exams, and features scientific methods and interactive chapters that enable students to apply and reinforce the concepts they have learned.

“Research Methodology in Behavioural Sciences” Book Review: The book has been specifically designed for postgraduate students pursuing their studies in Education (M.Ed.), Sociology, Psychology, and Management. Its primary objective is to facilitate the conduction of research studies across various disciplines of behavioral sciences in a structured and methodical manner. To achieve this goal, the book contains a wide range of examples, diagrams, and tables. It also demonstrates the utilization of contemporary computer technology in conducting both quantitative and qualitative research studies. Additionally, the book presents an exhaustive list of data collection tools employed in these research studies. It delves into various research methods, including Quasi-Experimental and Ex-Post Facto, providing detailed insights into each. Lastly, the book sheds light on the critical topic of research validity.

“BRS Behavioral Science” Book Review: This book is aimed at aiding students in quickly recalling information from their first two years of medical school studies in behavioural science, psychiatry, epidemiology, and related courses. The chapters in this book commence with a “Typical Board Question (TBQ),” which serves as an exemplar of how the subject matter of that chapter is assessed in the USMLE. The book is in line with the new USMLE format, which employs clinical vignettes. It covers a broad range of topics, including pregnancy, adolescence, aging, and death, with detailed explanations provided for each. Key subjects, such as Psychoanalytic and Learning Theory, Substance abuse, Sleep Disorders, and others, have been thoroughly addressed, as well as various therapies, such as biological and psychological. The book also focuses on Legal and Ethical Issues in Medicine and Healthcare in the United States.

“Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences” Book Review: The primary objective of this book is to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of statistical methods while also emphasizing the fundamental principles of objectivity and logic necessary for scientific inquiry and decision-making. The book is structured in a way that introduces descriptive statistics first and subsequently explores various statistical procedures that focus on sample means and variance. It also delves into correlational methods and nonparametric statistics. Each chapter offers numerous examples derived from real-world research studies, learning assessments, a concise summary and a list of key terms, as well as a set of problems. Notable chapters in the book include Introduction to Regression, the Chi-Square Statistic, the Binomial Test, and many more.

“Statistical Reasoning in the Behavioral Sciences” Book Review: This book delves into the latest developments in the realm of psychological statistics, with a primary emphasis on fostering the conceptual development of statistics students. The book provides a comprehensive understanding of descriptive and inferential statistics, and explores the significance of applied statistics. It also delves into the topics of frequency distributions and their graphical representation, percentiles and their rankings, as well as central tendency, variable and standard scores, correlation, and prediction. Additionally, the book discusses probability and sampling distributions in great detail. Towards the end, an alternative to Hypothesis Testing is also presented. This book offers an insightful and informative perspective on the key principles and advancements in psychological statistics.

“Organization Development: Behavioral Science Interventions for Organization Improvement” Book Review: This book provides a comprehensive overview of Organization Development (OD), covering its definition, values, change techniques, and potential future. It also delves into the theory, practice, and research surrounding OD, and includes Indian Case Studies that highlight the growing use of OD in India. The book is divided into two parts. The first part explores the history and traditional beliefs and assumptions of OD, while the second part focuses on OD interventions that are important for teams, intergroup relationships, and interpersonal relationships. Finally, the book addresses issues related to consultant-client relationships, such as the consultant’s expertise, the depth of intervention, and ethics.