Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology

by Coolican, Hugh

• ISBN13: 9780340679371
• ISBN10: 0340679379
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-10-10
• Publisher: Hodder Education Publishers

Summary

This core text has been revised and updated in line with current AEB A Level syllabus changes for this second edition. It offers a comprehensive survey of current research methods and statistics in psychology, particularly suitable for A Level students new to the subject. The full range ofcommon experimental and non-experimental methods is covered, along with an overview of the qualitative-quantitative debate. The book aims to enable students to design simple research, manipulative data and deal with the fundamentals of hypothesis testing.

Table of Contents

Psychological research

Psychology and research

Designs--experiments and non-experimental designs in psychology

Psychological measures--variables in psychological investigations

People--groups, samples, and comparisons in psychological investigations

Non-experimental investigation methods

Observing--observational designs and techniques

Questions--interviews, surveys, questionnaires, and psychological scales

Qualitative research and data--meaning versus numbers

Organising quantitative data

How data arrive--various levels of measurement

Describing data--descriptive statistics

Analysing quantitative data

Is it a real effect? Testing for statistical significance

Is there a real difference? Tests of significant difference

Is there a real relationship? Testing for correlation between pairs of data

Which tests do we need? Choosing an appropriate test

Ethics and practice

Ethical issues and humanism in psychological research

Planning practicals

Writing your practical report

Structured questions

Statistical tables

Answers to exercises and structured questions

Note to the Second Edition

References

Index

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