Professor Publishes Textbook on
Integrated Methods of Teaching
By Dominick Lisi
Dr. Gregory Privitera, assistant professor of psychology at St. Bonaventure University, authored a 736-page book titled “Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences.” The book was published by Sage Publications, Inc. and is set to be on sale soon.
In this text, Privitera highlights statistical methods using an integrated method of instruction. The book encompasses a cutting-edge balance of theory and application that illuminates modern-day research with the statistical software researchers use.
“This book incorporates instructions for using SPSS statistical software into the main text,” he said. “Writing this book has strengthened my teaching and ability to understand where students struggle most. Publishing also is a humbling process and I am grateful to be able to share this project in the classroom with students.”
By incorporating laboratory with lecture instruction in the main text, the book will strengthen a foundation of learning for future research-based classes. “One of the unique features of his book is his Making Sense sections, which break down the most difficult concepts in statistics for students,” says Christine Cardone, editor at SAGE Publications, Inc.
“Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences” will serve as the text for the University’s undergraduate statistics courses. Privitera distinguished his authored text versus others in the market by describing his book as having, “full coverage of all course content in behavioral statistics.” He also wrote an accompanying 504-page study guide, which students will use to review chapter content, take practice quizzes and apply their classroom knowledge.
Due to his innovative approach, Privitera was invited to speak at the 34th annual National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology (NITOP) in January 2012, in St. Pete Beach, Fla. This annual conference is attended by thousands of faculty each year, and the honor of presenting at this conference is reserved for those who are most respected in the field of psychology.
In addition to authoring “Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences,” Privitera wrote a 2007 publication in his area of research titled “The Psychological Dieter: It’s Not All About the Calories.” He also has another book in development, “Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences,” which will be released this time next year. Privitera is an adviser to 27 undergraduate juniors at St. Bonaventure, encouraging them to continue their education and providing support surrounding University course programming.
Prior to his journey to St. Bonaventure University in 2009, Privitera received his Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience at the University at Buffalo and went on to complete postdoctoral research at Arizona State University, where he studied how to enhance liking for healthier foods. He and his wife, Alisha, live in the community and have two children, Aiden, 8, and Grace, 4. Both children attend Southern Tier Catholic School this year.
Dr. Gregory Privitera, assistant professor of psychology at St. Bonaventure University, authored a 736-page book titled “Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences.” The book was published by Sage Publications, Inc. and is set to be on sale soon.
In this text, Privitera highlights statistical methods using an integrated method of instruction. The book encompasses a cutting-edge balance of theory and application that illuminates modern-day research with the statistical software researchers use. “This book incorporates instructions for using SPSS statistical software into the main text,” he said. “Writing this book has strengthened my teaching and ability to understand where students struggle most. Publishing also is a humbling process and I am grateful to be able to share this project in the classroom with students.”
By incorporating laboratory with lecture instruction in the main text, the book will strengthen a foundation of learning for future research-based classes. “One of the unique features of his book is his Making Sense sections, which break down the most difficult concepts in statistics for students,” says Christine Cardone, editor at SAGE Publications, Inc.
“Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences” will serve as the text for the University’s undergraduate statistics courses. Privitera distinguished his authored text versus others in the market by describing his book as having, “full coverage of all course content in behavioral statistics.” He also wrote an accompanying 504-page study guide, which students will use to review chapter content, take practice quizzes and apply their classroom knowledge.
Due to his innovative approach, Privitera was invited to speak at the 34th annual National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology (NITOP) in January 2012, in St. Pete Beach, Fla. This annual conference is attended by thousands of faculty each year, and the honor of presenting at this conference is reserved for those who are most respected in the field of psychology.
In addition to authoring “Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences,” Privitera wrote a 2007 publication in his area of research titled “The Psychological Dieter: It’s Not All About the Calories.” He also has another book in development, “Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences,” which will be released this time next year. Privitera is an adviser to 27 undergraduate juniors at St. Bonaventure, encouraging them to continue their education and providing support surrounding University course programming.
Prior to his journey to St. Bonaventure University in 2009, Privitera received his Ph.D. in behavioral neuroscience at the University at Buffalo and went on to complete postdoctoral research at Arizona State University, where he studied how to enhance liking for healthier foods. He and his wife, Alisha, live in the community and have two children, Aiden, 8, and Grace, 4. Both children attend Southern Tier Catholic School this year.
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