Toward a More Perfect Psychology (Paperback)

Matthew C. Makel

ISBN 10: 1433827549 / ISBN 13: 9781433827549

Published by American Psychological Association, Washington DC, 2017

Paperback. At its foundational level, the heart of science is that its methods allow for others to believe its results. This foundation is served by trust, accuracy, and transparency. Unfortunately, current research practices in psychology are known to produce inaccurate, irreproducible, and imprecise results. This book introduces a plethora of strategies to help strengthen the field by improving research quality. Readers will learn how research methods are evolving and how to maximize the quality and impact of their own work. This includes strategies for not just developing research ideas, designing studies, and analyzing and disseminating results, but also evaluating and responding to the research of others. Toward a More Perfect Psychology is a vital step in making psychology a stronger, more rigorous science. Scientific inquiry thrives on trust, precision, and transparency, yet psychological research often battles with inaccuracy and irreproducibility. The work offers practical strategies for designing, analyzing, and critiquing studies, empowering researchers to refine their methods and strengthen the rigor of the field. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781433827549

Synopsis:

At its foundational level, the heart of science is that its methods allow for others to believe its results. This foundation is served by trust, accuracy, and transparency. Unfortunately, current research practices in psychology are known to produce inaccurate, irreproducible, and imprecise results.
 
This book introduces a plethora of strategies to help strengthen the field by improving research quality. Readers will learn how research methods are evolving and how to maximize the quality and impact of their own work. This includes strategies for not just developing research ideas, designing studies, and analyzing and disseminating results, but also evaluating and responding to the research of others. Toward a More Perfect Psychology is a vital step in making psychology a stronger, more rigorous science.

About the Author: Matthew C. Makel, PhD is the Director of Research at the Duke University Talent Identification Program. He received his MA in developmental psychology from Cornell University and his PhD in educational psychology from Indiana University. His content-specific research focuses on how to identify academically-talented students and how they experience the world. His methodological work explores the replicability of social science research findings.Dr. Makel also translates research findings into language that is both understandable and actionable for nonresearchers and has won multiple awards for Excellence in Research from the MENSA Foundation.

Jonathan A. Plucker, PhD, is the Julian C. Stanley Professor of Talent Development at Johns Hopkins University. He received his PhD in educational psychology from the University of Virginia. His research examines education policy and talent development, with more than 200 publications to his credit. His books include Exceptional Gaps in Education with Scott Peters, Critical Issues and Practices in Gifted Education with Carolyn Callahan, and Intelligence 101 with Amber Esping. Dr. Plucker has worked on projects involving educators, schools, and students in all 50 states and several countries. He is a Fellow of both APA and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and recipient of the Arnheim Award for Outstanding Achievement from APA and the Distinguished Scholar Award from the National Association for Gifted Children.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Toward a More Perfect Psychology (Paperback)
Publisher: American Psychological Association, Washington DC
Publication Date: 2017
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new