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Summary:

This is your hands-on introduction to research methods in psychology. Looking 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, Research Methods in Psychology For Dummies has you covered. Written 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. It serves as an excellent supplement to course textbooks. It provides a clear introduction to the scientific method. It presents the methodologies and techniques used in psychology research. It is written by the authors of Psychology Statistics For Dummies. If 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.

Table of Contents:

• Getting started with research methods
• Enhancing external validity
• Enhancing internal validity
• Qualitative research
• Reporting research
• Research proposals
• The part of tens.

Author/Creator:

Dempster, Martin , author

Contributors:

Hanna, Donncha , author

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

Research methods in psychology for dummies [by Dempster, M.]

Other Related Resources:

Print version: Research methods in psychology for dummies [by Dempster, M.] (UK edition; Chichester, [U.K.] John Wiley and Sons, 2015 — ISBN 9781119035084; OCLC Number 933300132)

Related Series:

--For dummies

Subjects:

Psychology — Research — Methodology

Psychometrics

Psychology — Authorship

Report writing

Psychology

General Notes:

Includes index.
Description based on print version record.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 332 pages) : illustrations.

Digital Characteristics:

text file

Call Numbers:

BF76.5 .C65 2015

ISBNs:

9781119035121
1119035120
9781119035107
1119035104
9781119035084 [Invalid]
1119035082 [Invalid]

OCLC Numbers:

925478377

Other Control Numbers:

1081616 (source: EbpS)