{"product_id":"research-in-psychology-paperback","title":"Research in Psychology - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eColin Dyer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColin Dyer's \u003ci\u003eResearch in Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e provides a concise and accessible introduction to research methods and statistics in the field, presenting a clear focus on the practicalities of how to effectively conduct research.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePresents thorough coverage of key areas and topics.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eProvides consistently clear exposition and explanation, while remaining succinct and concise.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCoverage of SPSS Versions 11, 12 and 13.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eFocuses on the practicalities of research, (the \"how to do it\" element).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eIncludes qualitative, as well as quantitative, approaches .\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMeets the current needs of students with little background in research methods and statistics.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eColin Dyer's \u003ci\u003eResearch in Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e provides a concise and accessible introduction to research methods and statistics in the field. A follow up to the popular text, \u003ci\u003eBeginning Research in Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e, this book presents a clear focus on the practicalities of how to conduct research, and provides thorough coverage of key areas and topics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStructured around two main themes, Methods and Data Analysis, the book begins with an introductory chapter on epistemological essentials of psychology and science before breaking the first section down into four comprehensive chapters on the subject of methods: interviews, surveys, observation, and experiments. The second part, focusing on data analysis, explores statistics and includes an innovative chapter on qualitative data. Each brand-new chapter begins with a chapter map, a chapter overview, and a list of key concepts, and concludes with helpful chapter summaries, extension activities, and references for suggested further reading. Integrated topic boxes throughout the text highlight definitions of technical terms to further comprehension.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing qualitative and quantitative approaches, this text is an invaluable resource to those looking to improve their understanding of research methods and statistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColin Dyer\u003c\/b\u003e has a first degree in Psychology from the University of Leicester and an M.Sc. in Cognition, Computing, and Psychology from the University of Warwick. He has been teaching psychology since 1978 and has gained experience of all levels from GCSE to postgraduate. He is now a freelance writer and researcher having previously managed and taught HE courses at North Warwickshire \u0026amp; Hinckley College. He is also an Honorary Lecturer at Coventry University, where he has taught both Psychology undergraduates and students on the Clinical Doctorate program.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72 x 9.74 x 6.82 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 18, 2006\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51778348974368,"sku":"9781405125260","price":145.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/60b24ffa108eb06d150d9c4aff31ed09.webp?v=1780506282","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/research-in-psychology-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}