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Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology

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'The strength of this book is in the determined approach it takes to helping the reader learn the subject matter by the inclusion of explanations of key terms and exercises. If coupled with tutorial support, this will encourage students to work harder at the subject matter - always a challenge in what many students perceive as the least accessible and interesting part of psychology. It is well worth considering as a core methods text for undergraduates or for masters students new to psychology'

- John Hegarty, THES

Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology introduces the principal research methods and statistical procedures that underpin psychological research. With a broad range of support materials and features it is the ideal textbook to accompany both a first and second year course.

Key features of this new textbook:

- Accompanying website: an interactive resource for both both teachers and students including powerpoint slides of lecture notes, self-test multiple choice questions and answers for students as well as other on-line features.

To access these please click on the Companion Website logo above

- Coverage of the full research process in psychology from the ground up, addressing issues to do with research goals, problem definition and hypothesis, methodological choices and strategy and ethical controversies.

- Complete coverage of the key quantitative and qualitative methods now recognised in psychology.

- A host of textbook features including checklists of research evaluation and improvement, discussion questions and exercises; and annotated further reading at the end of every chapter.

- Appendices in the back of the textbook in conjunction with the accompanying website - step-by-step guide to performing key statistical tests and a guide to writing up experiments and reports in psychology.

Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology is a comprehensive and student-friendly introductory textbook that deals with psychological research issues in depth, but which places an emphasis on the conceptual and practical skills necessary to become a good researcher.

600 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2003

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S. Alexander Haslam

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S. Alexander Haslam (Alex Haslam) is a Professor of Social Psychology in the School of Psychology at the University of Exeter.

His research is in the area of social and organisational psychology, exporing issues of stereotyping and prejudice, tyranny and resistance, leadership and power, stress and well-being. This work is informed by, and has contributed to the development of, theory and ideas in the social identity tradition.

In 2001 Haslam collaborated with Professor Steve Reicher of the University of St Andrews on the BBC television programme The Experiment, which examined conflict, order, rebellion and tyranny in the behaviour of a group of individuals held in a simulated prison environment. The Experiment (which became known as the BBC Prison Study) re-examined issues raised by the Stanford Prison Experiment (SPE) and attempted to combine compelling broadcasting with leading-edge social science research. The results of the study were subsequently published in a number of leading psychology journals. Amongst other things, these challenged the role account of tyranny associated with the SPE as well as broader ideas surrounding the 'banality of evil'.

Working with Dr Michelle Ryan, Haslam is also known for research into the glass cliff, examining the leadership experiences of women in organizations. This work was short-listed for the Times Higher Education Supplement's 'Research Project of the Year' in 2005.

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I highly recommend this book to all interested in research in the psychology field. The explanations are simple and very relevant to current way of researching. It has exercises at the end of each chapter to test your knowledge ranging from easy to very hard. Suffice to say, the title does justice to the content of this book!
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