Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology

by Dr Dennis Howitt (Author), Dr Dennis Howitt (Author), Prof Duncan Cramer (Author)

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  Paperback
  2007

  $3.25

  Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology, second edition, provides clear, comprehensive and innovative coverage of quantitative and qualitative research methods for psychology students throughout their studies.

  In this essential text for psychology students, the research process is broken down into manageable steps to equip students with the skills to ask intelligent research questions, carry out a literature review, choose an appropriate research design, carry out data collection and write up their findings. Throughout the book research examples are discussed which offer an insight into how research advances our understanding in areas such as forensic, social, educational, and abnormal psychology.

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  Hardcover
  2005

  $3.41

  Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology is specifically written for psychology students approaching research for the first time. The key theoretical and conceptual issues are discussed in detail alongside the practicalities of doing research. This accessible text covers quantitative and qualitative methods and the appropriate use of both are explained. This book can be used on its own or in conjunction with 'Introduction to Statistics in Psychology' and Introduction to SPSS 12 in Psychology' by the same author team.