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Carrying out Investigations in Psychology: Methods and Statistics


Carrying out Investigations in Psychology: Methods and Statistics

Paperback by Foster, Jeremy; Parker, Ian (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK)

Carrying out Investigations in Psychology: Methods and Statistics

£41.95

ISBN:
9781854331700
Publication Date:
29 Jan 1995
Language:
English
Publisher:
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:
Wiley-Blackwell
Pages:
292 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 13 - 15 May 2024
Carrying out Investigations in Psychology: Methods and Statistics

Description

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.

Contents

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.

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