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The essential guide in Research Methods in Psychology whether you are new to psychological research or moving on to more complex projects. Research Methods in Psychology, 7e by Dennis Howitt and Duncan Cramer is a highly accessible introduction to both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Ideal for undergraduate students of any level studyingrelevant courses inresearch methods, this book will help you connect your learning to relevant research examples and give you the practical guidance you need to prepare you to undertake your own projects. Covering everything - from the role of research in Psychology to the pitfalls to avoid - this text will not only help you critically evaluate existing research but will guide you through all the stages of developing and managing your own research project. Key Features include: A focus on the most recent developments and insights in the field of research Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter and end-of-chapter summaries Diagrams throughout the book to help you visualise and understand more complex concepts Chapters dedicated to developing your research ideas, conducting literature searches and writing research reports This newest edition of the text also covers the latest advances in modern psychological research, including a whole new chapter on online research methods and up-to-date coverage of the most recent standards of ethics.

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Author:   Dennis Howitt ,  Duncan Cramer
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Pearson Education Limited
Edition:   7th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 19.40cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 26.40cm
Weight:   1.157kg
ISBN:  

9781292461595

ISBN 10:   1292461594
Pages:   640
Publication Date:   22 February 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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Table of Contents

Contents Guided tour Introduction Acknowledgements Plan of the book Part 1 Basics of research Role of research in psychology Aims and hypotheses in research Variables, concepts and measures Problems of generalisation and decision-making in research Research reports Improving a quantitative write-up Literature search Ethics and data management in research Part 2 Quantitative research methods Basic laboratory experiments Advanced experimental designs Placebos, experimenter effects and demand characteristics Cross-sectional or correlational research Longitudinal studies Small-N and single-case experimental designs Surveys, samples and populations Progress in Data analysis Part 3 Fundamentals of testing and measurement Psychological tests Reliability and validity Coding data Part 4 Qualitative research methods Why qualitative research? Qualitative data collection Transcribing language data Thematic analysis Grounded theory Discourse analysis Conversation analysis Interpretative phenomenological analysis Evaluating qualitative research Improving a qualitative write-up Part 5 Final considerations for research projects Online Internet mediated research Developing ideas for research Managing your research project Glossary References Index

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Dennis Howitt was a Reader in Psychology at Loughborough University, chartered forensic psychologist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society, with a specific interest in the study of mass communications and the application of psychology to social issues. Duncan Cramer is an Emeritus Professor at Loughborough University with a specific interest in topics such as mental health, personality, personal relationships, organizational commitment, psychotherapy and counselling.

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