{"product_id":"research-in-psychology-isbn-9781405125260","title":"Research in Psychology","description":"Colin Dyer’s \u003ci\u003eResearch in Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e provides a concise and accessible introduction to research methods and statistics in the field, presenting a clear focus on the practicalities of how to effectively conduct research.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents thorough coverage of key areas and topics.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides consistently clear exposition and explanation, while remaining succinct and concise.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoverage of SPSS Versions 11, 12 and 13.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocuses on the practicalities of research, (the “how to do it” element).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes qualitative, as well as quantitative, approaches .\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeets the current needs of students with little background in research methods and statistics.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Figures vi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Boxes viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Psychology and Science 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Methods of Research\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Interviews 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Surveys, sampling and questionnaires 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Observations 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Experiments 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Data Analysis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Introduction to qualitative data analysis 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Introduction to quantitative data analysis 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Introduction to inferential statistics 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Test statistics 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendices\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Ethical principles in psychological research 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 SPSS Versions 11, 12 and 13 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The basic rules of mathematics 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Statistical tables 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 314\u003c\/p\u003e  'Research in Psychology' by Colin Dyer is well and clearly written, comprehensive and fully meets the requirements of Level One Psychology undergraduates for research methods.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessor Tony Shelton, Liverpool John Moores University, UK.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A user-friendly book covering a variety of topics, explaining different research methods and analyses in ways that are easy to digest... A must-have for all psychology students approaching research projects and dissertations!\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSanjeet Ghataore, BPS student representative, Aston University\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Colin Dyer's book is a timely and authoritive text. Consistent with the current syllabus guidelines of the British Psychological Society this text covers both quantitative and qualitative research methods and data analysis. Dyer seamlessly integrates theory, practical examples and 'button pressing' within his chapters which creates a truly comprehensive, yet accessible, guide to research in psychology.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNicola Graham-Kevan, University of Central Lancashire, UK.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“…provides a concise and accessible introduction to research methods and statistics in the field.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAdolescence\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFamily Therapy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eColin Dyer\u003c\/b\u003e has a first degree in Psychology from the University of Leicester and an M.Sc. in Cognition, Computing, and Psychology from the University of Warwick. He has been teaching psychology since 1978 and has gained experience of all levels from GCSE to postgraduate. He is now a freelance writer and researcher having previously managed and taught HE courses at North Warwickshire \u0026amp; Hinckley College. He is also an Honorary Lecturer at Coventry University, where he has taught both Psychology undergraduates and students on the Clinical Doctorate program.  Colin Dyer’s \u003ci\u003eResearch in Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e provides a concise and accessible introduction to research methods and statistics in the field. A follow up to the popular text, \u003ci\u003eBeginning Research in Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e, this book presents a clear focus on the practicalities of how to conduct research, and provides thorough coverage of key areas and topics.  \u003cp\u003eStructured around two main themes, Methods and Data Analysis, the book begins with an introductory chapter on epistemological essentials of psychology and science before breaking the first section down into four comprehensive chapters on the subject of methods: interviews, surveys, observation, and experiments. The second part, focusing on data analysis, explores statistics and includes an innovative chapter on qualitative data. Each brand-new chapter begins with a chapter map, a chapter overview, and a list of key concepts, and concludes with helpful chapter summaries, extension activities, and references for suggested further reading. Integrated topic boxes throughout the text highlight definitions of technical terms to further comprehension.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing qualitative and quantitative approaches, this text is an invaluable resource to those looking to improve their understanding of research methods and statistics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989946712293,"sku":"NP9781405125260","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405125260.jpg?v=1761785994","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/research-in-psychology-isbn-9781405125260","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}