
Research Methods in Psychology
SAGE Publications Ltd (Publisher)
4th Edition
Published on 20. April 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
616 pages
978-0-85702-264-6 (ISBN)
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Description
Research Methods in Psychology has been substantially revised in its fourth edition. Continuing to offer enviable coverage of the research methods that psychology students at intermediate levels need to cover in their course, the textbook has now been broadened to cover the full suite of beginner level research methods too. The result is extensive coverage of psychological methods, both quantitative and qualitative, and a textbook that will serve students perfectly from day one in their course at university. Research Methods in Psychology in its fourth edition includes:
* Extended statistical coverage, including new chapters on Descriptive Statistics, Inferential Statistics, ANOVA, Regression and Correlation, and Latent Variable Models
* Further New Chapters on Content Analysis and Writing up your Research
* New introductory sections placing each method in context and showing students how they relate to the bigger 'real world' picture.
* Intuitive structure and visual layout makes the book easy to navigate so you can quickly find the content you need.
This textbook is ideal for beginner and intermediate level psychological research methods students worldwide.
Visit the Research Methods in Psychology companion website www.sagepub.co.uk/breakwell4e to take advantage of additional resources for students and lecturers.
* Extended statistical coverage, including new chapters on Descriptive Statistics, Inferential Statistics, ANOVA, Regression and Correlation, and Latent Variable Models
* Further New Chapters on Content Analysis and Writing up your Research
* New introductory sections placing each method in context and showing students how they relate to the bigger 'real world' picture.
* Intuitive structure and visual layout makes the book easy to navigate so you can quickly find the content you need.
This textbook is ideal for beginner and intermediate level psychological research methods students worldwide.
Visit the Research Methods in Psychology companion website www.sagepub.co.uk/breakwell4e to take advantage of additional resources for students and lecturers.
Reviews / Votes
I like the way that different authors have contributed to the textbook. I think it is presented coherently and benefits from having each chapter written by an expert in that fieldDr James Smith-Spark
Department of Psychology, London South Bank University
This book provides an excellent introduction to both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, and also includes informative overviews of the many analyses and statistical procedures that are typically taught at undergraduate level. The text manages to be both comprehensive and accessible, with useful exercises to challenge and test the reader's knowledge. This book is very enlightening for both students and tutors alike
Dr Paul Richardson
Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychology, Sheffield Hallam University
Excellent coverage! Students prefer it because they only need the one book. Covers all they need really
Dr Maria Kontogianni
Nottingham Trent University, School of Education
This 4th edition of Breakwell's Research Methods in Psychology is truly exceptional. Broad coverage of diverse methods with down-to-earth, jargon-free explanations that make clear not only the how but also the why of research methods. Students will come away with deeper appreciation of the thoroughness and value of scientific research in Psychology. One of the most accessible and comprehensive textbooks of its kind, this book is likely to engage the budding scientist in most students
Dr Harry Reis
Professor of Psychology, Department of Clinical & Social Psychology, University of Rochester
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Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 186 mm
Weight
2438 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85702-264-6 (9780857022646)
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Persons
Dame Glynis M. Breakwell is Professor Emeritus at the University of Bath in the Department of Psychology and has Visiting Professorships at Imperial College, London and the University of Surrey. Her research focuses upon identity process theory, social influence and social representation processes, leadership in complex organisations, and the psychology of risk management, perception, and communication. She has published more than 20 books, several of which are on research methods. She has been an adviser to both public and private sector organisations on the use of psychological methods and theories, especially concerning responses to public crises and major emergencies.
Jonathan A. Smith is Professor of Psychology at Birkbeck University of London, UK where he leads the interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) research group. He has written many articles applying IPA to a range of areas in health, clinical and social psychology. He is co- author (with Paul Flowers and Michael Larkin) of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis: Theory, Method and Research (Sage, 2009). He also has a wider interest in qualitative psychology generally and has co-edited a number of books in the area.
Daniel B. Wright is Professor of Educational Assessment, in the Department of Educational Psychology and Higher Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His interests are in methodology and applied cognitive science.
Jonathan A. Smith is Professor of Psychology at Birkbeck University of London, UK where he leads the interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) research group. He has written many articles applying IPA to a range of areas in health, clinical and social psychology. He is co- author (with Paul Flowers and Michael Larkin) of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis: Theory, Method and Research (Sage, 2009). He also has a wider interest in qualitative psychology generally and has co-edited a number of books in the area.
Daniel B. Wright is Professor of Educational Assessment, in the Department of Educational Psychology and Higher Education, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His interests are in methodology and applied cognitive science.
Content
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION
Research Questions and Planning Research - Glynis M. Breakwell, Daniel B. Wright and Jonathan A. Smith
PART TWO: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH: DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
Introduction to Quantitative Research - Chris Fife Schaw
Experimental Method - Graham Hole
Quasi-Experimental Design - Chris Fife-Schaw
Surveys and Sampling - Patrick Sturgis
Questionnaire Design - Chris Fife-Schaw
Psychometrics - John Rust
Descriptive Statistics - Marianna E. Carlucci and Daniel B. Wright
Graphical and Numerical Methods
Inferential Statistics - Marianna E. Carlucci and Daniel B. Wright
Factorial ANOVA - Katherine McGuire and Kamala London
Correlation and Regression - Jeremy Miles
Exploratory Factor Analysis - Daniel B. Wright and Daniella K. Villalba
PART THREE: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH: DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
Introduction to Qualitative Methods - Virginia Eatough
Observational Methods - Rudi Dallos
Interviewing - Glynis M. Breakwell
Diary and Narrative Methods - Glynis M. Breakwell
Focus Groups - Lynne Millward
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis - Jonathan A. Smith and Virginia Eatough
Grounded Theory - Karen Henwood and Nick Pidgeon
Discourse Analysis - Adrian Coyle
Content Analysis - Glynis M. Breakwell
PART FOUR: WRITING UP YOUR RESEARCH
What if Victor Had Used the APA Manual to Write up His Research? - Daniel B. Wright, Jonathan A. Smith and Glynis M. Breakwell
Research Questions and Planning Research - Glynis M. Breakwell, Daniel B. Wright and Jonathan A. Smith
PART TWO: QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH: DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
Introduction to Quantitative Research - Chris Fife Schaw
Experimental Method - Graham Hole
Quasi-Experimental Design - Chris Fife-Schaw
Surveys and Sampling - Patrick Sturgis
Questionnaire Design - Chris Fife-Schaw
Psychometrics - John Rust
Descriptive Statistics - Marianna E. Carlucci and Daniel B. Wright
Graphical and Numerical Methods
Inferential Statistics - Marianna E. Carlucci and Daniel B. Wright
Factorial ANOVA - Katherine McGuire and Kamala London
Correlation and Regression - Jeremy Miles
Exploratory Factor Analysis - Daniel B. Wright and Daniella K. Villalba
PART THREE: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH: DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
Introduction to Qualitative Methods - Virginia Eatough
Observational Methods - Rudi Dallos
Interviewing - Glynis M. Breakwell
Diary and Narrative Methods - Glynis M. Breakwell
Focus Groups - Lynne Millward
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis - Jonathan A. Smith and Virginia Eatough
Grounded Theory - Karen Henwood and Nick Pidgeon
Discourse Analysis - Adrian Coyle
Content Analysis - Glynis M. Breakwell
PART FOUR: WRITING UP YOUR RESEARCH
What if Victor Had Used the APA Manual to Write up His Research? - Daniel B. Wright, Jonathan A. Smith and Glynis M. Breakwell