{"product_id":"research-methods-in-psychology-for-dummies-isbn-9781119035084","title":"Research Methods in Psychology For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eYour hands-on introduction to research methods in psychology\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLooking for an easily accessible overview of research methods in psychology? This 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, \u003ci\u003eResearch Methods in Psychology For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e has you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in plain English and packed with easy-to-follow instruction, this friendly guide takes the intimidation out of the subject and tackles the fundamentals of psychology research in a way that makes it approachable and comprehensible, no matter your background. Inside, you'll find expert coverage of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including surveys, case studies, laboratory observations, tests and experiments—and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eServes as an excellent supplement to course textbooks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a clear introduction to the scientific method\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents the methodologies and techniques used in psychology research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by the authors of \u003ci\u003ePsychology Statistics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're a first or second year psychology student and want to supplement your doorstop-sized psychology textbook—and boost your chances of scoring higher at exam time—this hands-on guide breaks down the subject into easily digestible bits and propels you towards success.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting Started with Research Methods 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Why Do Research in Psychology? 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Reliability and Validity 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Research Ethics 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Enhancing External Validity 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Survey Designs and Methods 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Sampling Methods 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Questionnaires and Psychometric Tests 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Enhancing Internal Validity 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Basic Experimental Designs 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Looking at More Complex Experimental Designs 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Small Experiments 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Qualitative Research 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Achieving Quality in Qualitative Research 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Analysing Qualitative Data 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Theoretical Approaches and Methodologies in Qualitative Research 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Reporting Research 203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Preparing a Written Report 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Preparing a Research Presentation 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: APA Guidelines for Reporting Research 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: Research Proposals 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Finding Research Literature 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Sample Size Calculations 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Developing a Research Proposal 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII: The Part of Tens 303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Pitfalls to Avoid When Selecting Your Sample 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Tips for Reporting Your Research 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 317\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartin Dempster, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a health psychologist and research coordinator for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program at Queen's University Belfast. \u003cb\u003eDonncha Hanna, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is a psychology lecturer at Queen's University Belfast responsible for teaching statistics and research methods.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the scientific method\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign a research study\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConduct surveys, case studies, tests, experiments, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpret data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't be stumped by research methods—let this book help!\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed an overview of psychology research methods that's more approachable than your textbook? 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