The Process of Research in Psychology »

A student friendly, thoughtfully organized introduction to research in psychology

Employing numerous examples and the pedagogical approach of spaced repetition, this introductory text provides a step-by-step explanation of how to design, conduct, and present a research study in psychology. Chronologically organized, this book mirrors the steps in the research process and creates logical scaffolding upon which students can build their knowledge.

Key Features

• Chapter organization mirrors the steps in the research process in the first part of the book and then lays out the details of different types of research designs in the second half. This sequence reflects the logical, natural progression of the research process.
• The spaced repetition of concepts follows a proven memory/learning model that maximizes student retention.
• Examples and activities in each chapter come from a wide range of psychological settings, giving students a useful overview of real research.
• End-of-Chapter Quizzes allow students to assess their progress.

Acknowledgments Part I. Overview of the Research Process From Start to Finish
1. Psychological Research: The Whys and Hows of the Scientific Method
2. Hypothesis Development: Where Research Questions Come From
3. How Psychologists Use the Scientific Method: Observation Techniques and Research Designs
4. Types of Variables
5. Ethical Guidelines for Psychological Research
6. Sampling
7. Summarizing and Interpreting Data: Using Statistics
8. Reporting Research Part II. The Nuts and Bolts of Research Methods and Analysis
9. The Nuts and Bolts of Survey Research
10. The Nuts and Bolts of Correlational Studies
11. The Nuts and Bolts of Experiments
12. The Nuts and Bolts of Quasi-Experiments
13. The Nuts and Bolts of Other Specialized Designs
14. The Nuts and Bolts of Using Statistics Appendix: Statistical Calculations Glossary References Index About the Author