This third edition of Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology provides you with a unique, balanced blend of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Highly practical in nature, the book guides you, step-by-step, through the research process and is underpinned by SPSS screenshots, diagrams and examples throughout.
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This third edition of Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology provides a unique, balanced blend of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Highly practical in nature, the book guides students step-by-step through the research process and is underpinned by SPSS screenshots, diagrams and examples throughout.
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Section 1 – Introducing research methods   1. Starting out in research 2. Variables: definition and measurement3. Reliability, validity, sampling and groups 4. Interviews and observation 5. Questionnaires and psychometric tests6. Experimental and quasi-experimental designs 7. E-research  Section 2 – Analysing quantitative data   8. Fundamentals of statistics 9. Entering and manipulating data10. Graphical representation and descriptive statistics11. Bivariate analysis 1: exploring differences between variables12. Bivariate analysis 2: exploring relationships between variables13. ANOVA14. MANOVA 15. Regression 16. Introducing R  Section 3 – Analysing qualitative data 17. Fundamentals of qualitative research18. Transcribing, coding and organising textual data19. Phenomenological research methods20. Grounded theory21. Discourse analysis22. Life story and narrative research23. The use of computers in qualitative analysis 24. Mixed methods  Section 4 – Reporting findings 25. Ethics and politics 26. Reporting and presenting findingsReferences  
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Written in a clear and accessible style, this third edition of Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology provides a unique, balanced blend of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Highly practical in nature, the book guides students step-by-step through the research process and is underpinned by SPSS screenshots, diagrams and examples throughout.   Key features: Fully updated with reference to version 19 of SPSS A new chapter on exploratory factor analysis (EFA) Revised and expanded coverage of ethics, report writing, regression and statistical power   Sections within the text highlight key aspects of the research and data analysis process Study boxes highlight the use of different research methods and data analysis in both classic and cutting edge research in psychology. Activity boxes provide exercises to help students consolidate knowledge and understanding. Information boxes explore key issues in more detail and illustrate the concepts introduced in the text. Command boxes offer clear and detailed instructions of how to carry out statistical analysis using the latest version of SPSS.   Essential reading for undergraduate psychology students, and highly recommended for students on other social and health science courses.      Dr Darren Langdridge is Head of Department of Psychology at The Open University.   Dr Gareth Hagger-Johnson is a psychologist and Senior Research Associate at University College London.         Visit the companion website at www.pearsoned.co.uk/langdridge for crucial datasets, practice activities and more.  
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Study boxes highlight the use of different research methods and data analysis in both classic and cutting edge research in psychology. Activity boxes provide exercises to help students consolidate knowledge and understanding. Information boxes explore key issues in more detail and illustrate the concepts introduced in the text. Command boxes offer clear and detailed instructions of how to carry out statistical analysis using the latest version of SPSS.
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A new chapter on exploratory factor analysis (EFA) SPSS procedures updated to version 19 Revised coverage of report writing, including a new sample student report     The ethics chapter has been revised to reflect the latest BPS guidelines Expanded coverage of linear regression and statistical power New developments and examples from recent research findings
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780273756873
Publisert
2013
Utgave
3. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Pearson Education Limited
Vekt
1206 gr
Høyde
247 mm
Bredde
189 mm
Dybde
33 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
640

Biographical note

Dr Darren Langdridge is Head of Department of Psychology at The Open University.

 

Dr Gareth Hagger-Johnson is a psychologist and Senior Research Associate at University College London.