{"product_id":"research-methods-in-psychology-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Research Methods in Psychology for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMartin Dempster\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDonncha Hanna\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour hands-on introduction to research methods in psychology\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking 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, \u003ci\u003eResearch Methods in Psychology For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e has you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eServes as an excellent supplement to course textbooks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides a clear introduction to the scientific method\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents the methodologies and techniques used in psychology research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten by the authors of \u003ci\u003ePsychology Statistics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the scientific method\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign a research study\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConduct surveys, case studies, tests, experiments, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInterpret data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't be stumped by research methods--let this book help!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed an overview of psychology research methods that's more approachable than your textbook? This plain-English guide explains research fundamentals and methodologies in easily digestible bites, helping you understand surveys, case studies, laboratory observations, tests and experiments, and much more. You'll find it pays off at exam time, too! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnderstand the basics\u003c\/b\u003e -- explore what different research methods accomplish and the importance of reliability, validity, and ethical studies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigning for validity\u003c\/b\u003e -- examine different survey and experimental designs and understand how to develop them to support validity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIt's qualitative\u003c\/b\u003e -- discover how to approach qualitative research using the method of thematic analysis and explore some specific techniques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat to do with the results\u003c\/b\u003e -- get guidelines for reporting your research results and learn to prepare a written report and a conference presentation \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrepare a proposal\u003c\/b\u003e -- find out what goes into a research proposal and how to develop one, write it up, and create a research protocol\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommon research methods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to maintain scientific integrity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips on designing questionnaires\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSecrets of successful small experiments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrinciples used in analysing qualitative data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to manage anxiety during a conference presentation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to calculate sample size\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTen common mistakes and how to avoid them\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartin Dempster, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is a health psychologist and research coordinator for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program at Queen's University Belfast. \u003cb\u003eDonncha Hanna, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is a psychology lecturer at Queen's University Belfast responsible for teaching statistics and research methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.2 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 21, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761086005536,"sku":"9781119035084","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a513215588af121fb816784c31ac8acb.webp?v=1780199289","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/research-methods-in-psychology-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}