Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology

This second edition has been substantially revised and expanded to form a truly comprehensive, practical guide to research methods and statistical analysis. The text retains the successful student-centred approach, assuming no background knowledge. Logically and intuitively organised, the book introduces key terms and concepts, progressing through the process of selecting a study and analysing results right through to the final point of preparing a report. This edition has been extensively revised to offer more detailed coverage - including more depth on topics such as power, meta-analysis, ethics, the literature review, questionnaire design, small sample research, and graphing techniques. Coverage of qualitative methods has been expanded to include more on software tools and IPA. The book offers a range of support focused on essential concepts, practicalities, and a new feature to highlight important research from the scientific literature. The examples have been increased and updated to help clarify concepts and further support the reader in developing both a conceptual and practical understanding of research and analysis. The book relates to the most recent version of PASW statistics (previously SPSS).1. Introducing research 2. The nature of research design 3. Experimental research designs 4. Correlational and regression designs 5. The essentials of carrying out research - the participants 6. Ethics and research 7. Using questionnaires in research 8. Tables, figures snd descriptive statistics 9. Introducing SPSS 10. Introducing inferential statistics and tests of differences 11. Tests of association 12. Advanced analysis 13. Introducing qualitative research 14. Writing up your research