Introducing research and data in psychology : a guide to methods and analysis

Author(s)

• Searle, Ann

Bibliographic Information

Introducing research and data in psychology : a guide to methods and analysis

Ann Searle

（Routledge modular psychology）

Routledge, 1999

• : hbk
• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [245]-248) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

: hbk ISBN 9780415188746

Description

Introducing Research and Data in Psychology shows how research design and data analysis are attainable and useful skills. It introduces both experimental and non-experimental methods of research and the analysis of data using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The uses, interpretation and calculation of common two sample statistical tests are explained. This comprehensive textbook includes the following designed features to help with technique: * Practice exam answers to show how to achieve a higher grade * Chapter summaries * Glossary * Case studies and examples * Exercises and a full bibliography

Table of Contents

1. Research. Reports. Hypotheses 2. Experiments. Observation. Research Methods 3. Designs in Research. Types of Research Study 4. Sampling and Method Used 5. Experiments 6. Reliability and Validity 7. Variables and Errors 8. Bias, Ethical Issues and Dilemmas 9. Presentation of Data 10. Measurement 11. Statistical Tests 12. Tests. Controversies. Samples. 13. Interpreting Results of Statistical Tests 14. Interpreting Qualitative Research 15. Writing Reports 16. Study Aids: Appendix. Glossary. Bibliography. Answers to Exercises. Index

Volume

: pbk ISBN 9780415188753

Description

Introducing Research and Data in Psychology shows how research design and data analysis are attainable and useful skills. It introduces both experimental and non-experimental methods of research and the analysis of data using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The uses, interpretation and calculation of common two sample statistical tests are explained. This comprehensive textbook includes the following designed features to help with technique: Practice exam answers to show how to achieve a higher grade Chapter summaries Glossary Case studies and examples Exercises and a full bibliography.

Table of Contents

Hypotheses. Experimental and Non-Experimental Methods. Designs in Research. Sampling. Bias. Reliability. Validity. Controlling Variables. Ethical Issues. Presentation of Data. Measurement. Tests. Interpreting the Results of Statistical Tests. Interpreting Qualitative Research. Writing Reports. Study Aids. Appendix: Critical Value Tables. Glossary. Bibliography. Answers to Exercises. Index

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Details

• NCID: BA41745333
• ISBN:
  • 0415188741
  • 041518875X
• LCCN: 98033942
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London
• Pages/Volumes: xiii, 263 p.
• Size: 21 cm
• Classification:
  • DC21 : 150.72
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Psychology -- Research
  • LCSH : Psychology -- Methodology
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA41135423