Research Methods in Psychology: A Handbook, Fourth Edition
- ISBN-10
- 1478646772
- ISBN-13
- 9781478646778
- Series
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Category
- Psychology
- Pages
- 386
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2021-01-05
- Publisher
- Waveland Press
- Author
- Wendy A. Schweigert
Description
Research Methods in Psychology: A Handbook is a versatile guide that is ideal for any research-oriented psychology course. Schweigert’s clear writing style and focus on the fundamentals of research methodology provide students with the exposure they need to conduct valid research. Explanations of basic statistical techniques are straightforward and illuminate the impact of the design process. Suitable as a primary text or as a supplement, the Fourth Edition features and defines commonly used research methods to engage students and give instructors the flexibility they require to meet the needs of their courses. Notable features: • learning goals, chapter outlines, highlighted important terms and concepts, and exercises (along with a selected set of answers) • describes the important processes of preparing, conducting, and publishing the results of a research study • discusses how to perform thorough and beneficial literature and database searches online • teaches students to embrace the ethical collection and presentation of useful, accurate data in their research • reviews basic guidelines on how to write and format research results in APA Style
Get the book
Other editions
-
- 2011-08-19
- 353 pages
- Paperback
- Waveland Press
-
- 2018-09-12
- 632 pages
- Ebook
- SAGE Publications
Similar books
-
Research Methods in Psychology: Evaluating a World of Information, Second Edition
By Beth MoringThis market-leading text emphasizes future consumers of psychological research, uses real-world examples drawn from popular media, and develops students’ critical-thinking skills as they become systematic interrogators of information in ...
-
Research Methods in Psychology
By Henry L. Roediger, David G. Elmes, Barry H. KantowitzEmphasizing the basic concepts, practices, and the role of experimentation in psychology, this book discusses the nature of explanation, validity and reliability, observation, relational research, experimental design, small- experimentation ...
-
Methods in Psychological Research
By Annabel Ness Evans, Bryan J. RooneyWhen we have measures on two continuous variables and we want to know if these variables are systematically related, we might choose Pearson's r test. If we have rank-order data on two variables, we might choose Spearman's rank-order ...
-
Research Methods in Psychology
By Gary W. HeimanResearch Methods focuses on decisions and conclusions, rather than rules and procedures, to help students develop the critical-thinking skills necessary for understanding and designing research. The text emphasizes the need...
-
Essential Research Methods in Psychology
By Philip Banyard, Christine Norman, Belinda WinderWant to master research methods in psychology? Look no further! Written with new students in mind, this book will help you understand and apply research methods to every part of your degree.
-
Research Methods in Psychology
By Jonathan A Smith, Glynis M Breakwell, Daniel B WrightResearch Methods in Psychology in its fourth edition includes: • Extended statistical coverage, including new chapters on Descriptive Statistics, Inferential Statistics, ANOVA, Regression and Correlation, and Latent Variable Models • ...
-
Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology
By Michael C. Roberts, Stephen S. IlardiThe Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology presents a comprehensive and contemporary treatment of research methodologies used in clinical psychology.
-
Research Methods in Psychology For Dummies
By Martin Dempster, Donncha HannaThis is the book for you! Whether you need to get ahead in class, you're pressed for time, or you just want a take on a topic that's not covered in your textbook, Research Methods in Psychology For Dummies has you covered.
-
Discovering Research Methods in Psychology: A Student's Guide
By L. D. SandersUsing a narrative approach, the text explains the complexities of research and the vital role it has played in the development of the field.
-
Psychology Research Methods: Connecting Research to Students' Lives
By Wendy HeathThe textbook also includes a chapter on how to conduct research online and an appendix with an annotated manuscript keyed to the current edition of the American Psychological Association Publication Manual.