Research Methods in Psychology - Softcover

Howitt, Dennis

9781292134277: Research Methods in Psychology

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1292134275 ISBN 13: 9781292134277

Publisher: Pearson, 2016

Comprehensive, clear, and practical, Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology, fifth edition is the essential student guide to understanding and undertaking quantitative and qualitative research in psychology.

In this popular text for psychology students, the research process is broken down into manageable steps to equip students with the skills to ask intelligent research questions, carry out a literature review, choose an appropriate research design, carry out data collection and write up their findings. Throughout the book, research examples are discussed which offer an insight into how research advances our understanding in areas such as forensic, social, educational, and abnormal psychology.

Revised throughout, this new edition includes a new chapter on ‘Data Analysis Issues and Scientific Progress' which explores complexities in research, discussing issues such as questionable research practices and replication studies. A further new chapter, ‘Improving a Qualitative Write Up’ provides advice and guidance on how to write-up a qualitative study with a detailed illustrative example of this.

This is the ideal guide for students just beginning and those moving on to more advanced research methods projects in psychology.

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From the Back Cover:

Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology, 5th edition is an essential introduction to research methods in psychology. With comprehensive coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methods as well as the ethical and legal realities of carrying out research, this is the ideal guide for students just beginning and those moving on to more advanced projects.

New to this Edition

� New chapter ‘Data Analysis Issues and scientific progress’ explores complexities in research, discussing issues such as questionable research practices and replication studies.

� New chapter ‘Improving a Qualitative Write Up’ offers advice on how to prepare a high quality qualitative research report and includes an illustrative example of how to write-up a qualitative study.

Key features:

� ‘Research Examples’ at the end of every chapter put research methods in a real-world context.

� ‘Key ideas’ are highlighted to help students grasp and revise the main topics and concepts.

� ‘Talking Points’ address some of the controversial issues to critically engage students with the debates in the field.

� ‘Practical advice’ boxes give handy hints and tips on how to carry out research in practice

� Examples of published research with 'how to' advice and guidance on writing up reports, helps students to develop a practical, as well as theoretical, understanding.

About the Authors

Dennis Howitt and Duncan Cramer are with Loughborough University.

‘This book is an excellent ‘go to’ resource for those wanting to learn about quantitative and qualitative methods of research in psychology.’Dr Alex J. Bridger, University of Huddersfield "Now in its 5th edition, Howitt and Cramer continue to provide one of the most comprehensive, interactive, and accessible psychological research methods texts available. A must for any undergraduate and postgraduate student in psychology, this text covers just about everything that is important to know about psychological research methods: from developing research ideas and writing hypotheses, to conducting research, analysing data, and producing reports. The chapters on writing-up quantitative and qualitative research are particularly welcome and will really help students (and experienced researchers also) produce clear and professional work."Mr Adam Boughey, Staffordshire University

About the Author:

Dennis Howitt and Duncan Cramer are with Loughborough University.

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