Research Methods in Psychology: A Handbook

Finally, a text on research methods whose versatility, thoroughness, and hands-on approach is exciting for instructors and students alike . . . a perfect choice as a main text or supplement in variety of courses. Psychology instructors will appreciate this useful handbook not only for their methods courses, but also for any course with a laboratory or research component. Each chapter focuses on a particular type of research approach, including experiments, within-subjects designs, and observational research designs, and can stand as an independent unit. Accordingly, instructors can present chapters in any order they choose. The book appeals to students who have no previous research background, providing them with a brief but thorough and impressive introduction to the most commonly used research methods in psychology. Outstanding features include: a motivating opening chapter; a broad range of examples to facilitate learning; a glossary of key terms; and clear explanations of statistical techniques.