This is a complete text combining practical data collection, research and statistical analysis, plus how to write up reports. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches are discussed in-depth. This is an essential all-in-one text for students undertaking practical courses in AS/A2 psychology and undergraduates.
1. Introduction to quantitative and qualitative approaches to psychology. 2. Ethical issues.
3. Quantitative approaches: the experiment.
4. Quantitative approaches: beyond the experiment.
5. Quantitative approaches.
6. Psychological techniques: measuring performance.
7. Psychological techniques: psychometric tests.
8. Psychological techniques: self-report measures.
9. Psychological techniques: 'natural behaviour' measures.
10. Planning the investigation.
11. Quantitative data analysis.
12. Data from qualitative research.
13. Using computers.
14. Producing the report.
15. Presenting the quantitative results.