Explores the entire range of research methodologies in psychology.
This comprehensive text uses a carefully constructed programmatic approach to introduce topics and systematically build on earlier presentations. Research Methods emphasises research concepts, as well as specific, technical research strategies, to help students develop an understanding of the underlying rational-empirical processes of science and gain specific research skills.
The authors provide clearly written explanations of concepts and numerous examples drawn from all areas of psychology to enable students to develop a sophisticated understanding of the research process.
Learning Goals
Upon completing this book readers will be able to:
Understand the concepts of research design
Develop research skills based on a knowledge of appropriate research design
Develop a sensitivity to ethical issues in research and the skills necessary to address these issues
Understand basic statistical concepts
Chapter 1 Curiosity, Creativity, and Commitment
Chapter 2 Research is a Process of Inquiry
Chapter 3 The Starting Point: Asking Questions
Chapter 4 Data and the Nature of Measurement
Chapter 5 Statistical Analysis of Data
Chapter 6 Field Research: Naturalistic and Case Study Research
Chapter 7 Correlational and Differential Methods of Research
Chapter 8 Hypothesis Testing, Validity, and Threats to Validity
Chapter 9 Controls to Reduce Threats to Validity
Chapter 10 Single-Variable, Independent-Groups Designs
Chapter 11 Correlated-Groups and Single-Subject Designs
Chapter 12 Factorial Designs
Chapter 13 A Second Look at Field Research: Field Experiments, Program Evaluation, and Survey Research
Appendix A Using the Student Resource Website
Appendix B Writing a Research Report in APA Publication Style
Appendix C Conducting Library Research
Appendix D Selecting Statistical Procedures
Appendix E Research Design Checklist
Appendix F Meta-Analysis
Appendix G Random Numbers
Appendix H Answers to Quick-Check Review Questions
Glossary
References
Name Index
Subject Index
