The Psychology of Sex and Gender
First Edition
Learning Objectives
Students who read this chapter should be able to do the following:
2.1 Evaluate the meaning of sex differences.
2.2 Explain the scientific method and specific quantitative and qualitative methods used in the study of sex and gender.
2.3 Describe meta-analyses and how to interpret effect sizes of different magnitudes.
2.4 Analyze methodological challenges and biases in sex and gender research.
2.5 Discuss the principles of gender-fair research design and the issues of diversity in sex and gender research.