Research methods in psychology / [edited by] Glynis M. Breakwell, Daniel B. Wright & Julie Barnett ; [contributors Marianna E. Carlucci, Chris Fife-Schaw, Jeff Gavin, Graham Hole, Rusi Jaspal, Kamala London, Katherine McGuire, Jeremy Miles, Karen Rodham, Patrick J. Sturgis, Lada Timotijevic, Konstantina Vasileiou, Sarah M. Wells].

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150.72 .R432 2020

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BF76.5 .R466 2020

Summary: "The world of Research Methods is always changing and becoming ever more complex. Now completely up to date with the latest innovations, this book engages with recent controverseis to give you the best start with your research. In each chapter you will find : key concept boxes to help you stay on track and focus on what's most important ; real life examples which make the theory easier to understand ; exercises to check you've understood the chapter ; questions to help you develop your critical thinking"--page 4 of cover.Summary: Much has changed in psychological research in the last decade and much has changed in the fifth edition of Research Methods in Psychology to make sure that it is still an essential textbook for teaching Research Methods. With 6 new chapters looking at the biggest issues in psychological research and a complete reframing of qualitative and quantitative methods, this book is at the forefront of ethical, innovative and sound research. Within each chapter there are features to help students: consolidate learning, reflect on key studies, improve critical thinking, and develop their evaluation skills.

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Includes bibliographical references (unnumbered page 533-page 555) and index.

"The world of Research Methods is always changing and becoming ever more complex. Now completely up to date with the latest innovations, this book engages with recent controverseis to give you the best start with your research. In each chapter you will find : key concept boxes to help you stay on track and focus on what's most important ; real life examples which make the theory easier to understand ; exercises to check you've understood the chapter ; questions to help you develop your critical thinking"--page 4 of cover.

Much has changed in psychological research in the last decade and much has changed in the fifth edition of Research Methods in Psychology to make sure that it is still an essential textbook for teaching Research Methods. With 6 new chapters looking at the biggest issues in psychological research and a complete reframing of qualitative and quantitative methods, this book is at the forefront of ethical, innovative and sound research. Within each chapter there are features to help students: consolidate learning, reflect on key studies, improve critical thinking, and develop their evaluation skills.

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