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Essential research methods in psychology / Philip Banyard, Gayle Dillon, Christine Norman, Belinda Winder, Andrew Harris, Russell Turk, Mike Vernon, Juliet Ruth Helen Wakefield, Lucy Betts, Moon Halder, Mark Sergeant, Ben Oldfield, Andrew Clouter, Darren Rhodes, Janet Vousden, Anna Cunningham, David Wilde, Beth Jones, Jennifer Mackay, Lisa Sanderson, Lydia Harkin, Francesca Chloe Ryding, Anastasia Rousaki, Eva Prikrylova, Kristina Newman, Sarah Seymour-Smith, Amanda Edmondson, Rowena Hill, Nicholas Blagden, Rosie Kitson-Boyce, Rusi Jaspal, Caroline Flowers, Melina Throuvala, Emma J Vardy, Treshi-Marie Perera, James Stiller.

Contributor(s): Banyard, Philip [editor.] | Dillon, Gayle [editor.] | Norman, Christine [editor.] | Winder, Belinda [editor.].
Publisher: Thousand Oaks, Los Angeles, California : SAGE Publications Inc., 2022Description: xvi, 322 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781473999084.Subject(s): Psychology -- Research -- MethodologyDDC classification: 150.721 Es74
Contents:
Psychological research: doing the right thing? Experimental methods Survey methods Neuroscientific methods Randomised controlled trials – Interviews Focus groups Naturally occurring data Visual methods Combining two methods: interviews and psychometrics Repertory grids Case studies Behavioural observations
Summary: "This comprehensive introductory text is relevant for both the specialist and non-specialist psychology student, challenging those who studied psychology before university while remaining accessible to those who did not"-- Provided by publisher.Summary: "Looking for a comprehensive and engaging research methods textbook for your psychology studies? Look no further than Essential Research Methods in Psychology! This book covers the most used methods for successful research in psychology, with a balance of quantitative and qualitative methods. It is written in an accessible and witty style that will keep you engaged and curious throughout your learning journey. With real published research examples from core domains in psychology, such as social, developmental, cognitive, biological, and individual differences, you′ll learn how to apply the methodology to real-world scenarios. Plus, you′ll develop critical thinking skills and an understanding of ethical considerations that are crucial to conducting research in an ethical and responsible manner. Other features include: Skoolkid errors (examples of) Ig Nobel Prize (satiric prizes which make you laugh and think) Whoa there! (stop and think) Whether you′re studying for an introductory methods course or designing a research project, Essential Research Methods in Psychology will equip you for success."-- Publisher's description
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Psychological research: doing the right thing?
Experimental methods
Survey methods
Neuroscientific methods
Randomised controlled trials – Interviews
Focus groups
Naturally occurring data
Visual methods
Combining two methods: interviews and psychometrics
Repertory grids
Case studies
Behavioural observations

"This comprehensive introductory text is relevant for both the specialist and non-specialist psychology student, challenging those who studied psychology before university while remaining accessible to those who did not"-- Provided by publisher.

"Looking for a comprehensive and engaging research methods textbook for your psychology studies? Look no further than Essential Research Methods in Psychology! This book covers the most used methods for successful research in psychology, with a balance of quantitative and qualitative methods. It is written in an accessible and witty style that will keep you engaged and curious throughout your learning journey. With real published research examples from core domains in psychology, such as social, developmental, cognitive, biological, and individual differences, you′ll learn how to apply the methodology to real-world scenarios. Plus, you′ll develop critical thinking skills and an understanding of ethical considerations that are crucial to conducting research in an ethical and responsible manner. Other features include: Skoolkid errors (examples of) Ig Nobel Prize (satiric prizes which make you laugh and think) Whoa there! (stop and think) Whether you′re studying for an introductory methods course or designing a research project, Essential Research Methods in Psychology will equip you for success."-- Publisher's description

College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science in Psychology

In English

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