Methods in psychological research /
Annabel Ness Evans, Bryan J. Rooney.
- xvi, 387 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to research in psychology -- Understanding the research literature -- Research in psychology : an ethical enterprise -- Hypothesis testing, power, and control : a review of the basics -- Measuring variables -- Selecting research participants -- Experimental design : independent groups designs -- Experimental design : dependent groups and mixed groups designs -- Experimental design : single-participant designs/the operant approach -- Finding relationships among variables : nonexperimental research -- Data collection methods -- Program evaluation, archival research, and meta-analytic designs -- Your research project : analyzing, interpreting, and presenting your research -- Communicating in psychology.
This brief and basic introduction to research methods in psychology is presented in a relaxed style, at a moderate level of detail, and with a rich mix of pedagogy to engage and motivate students from a variety of backgrounds and academic preparation.