Research Methods in Psychology: A Handbook

by Wendy A. Schweigert

Suitable as a primary text or as a supplement, this versatile handbook is ideal for any research-oriented psychology course. Each chapter independently covers a commonly used research method, giving instructors the flexibility to tailor the book to meet the needs of their courses. Chapter outlines, concept questions and exercises (along with a selected set of answers), lists of important terms and concepts, and clearly written explanations of basic statistical techniques are among the book’s many notable features. Basic guidelines of how to write, format, and publish research results emphasize a hands-on approach to conducting psychological research. The Third Edition includes a new full chapter on literature searches and more information on the Internet’s role in various facets of research. Schweigert’s clear, succinct writing style, her focus on the fundamentals of research design, and her thorough coverage engage students who are at all levels of exposure to research methods. In the end, all students will learn to embrace the ethics and process of collecting and presenting useful, accurate data.

353 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 2011

Reviews

[Bogdan Balostin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review: Oh, boy, I wished I'd read this book at least 3 years ago. All the research concepts are presented so clearly. The statistical tools, as well. It's not going into depth, so if you really want to understand the statistics you would need a statistics book, but I understood some concepts only now, after reading this book. Because the information is in the same place, one understands quickly the difference between one type of test and another.

It's not only for psychology students. I regret not having access to this type of handbook while I was learning how to do research. I'm sure there should be one in any field and if it's not, somebody should start writing it.