TY  - BOOK
AU  - Evans,Annabel
AU  - Rooney,Bryan J.
TI  - Methods in psychological research
SN  - 1412924855
AV  - BF76.5 .E88 2008
U1  - 150.72 22
PY  - 2008///]
CY  - Los Angeles
PB  - Sage Publications
KW  - Psychology
KW  - Research
KW  - Methodology
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0828/2007022693-b.html
ER  -