PART I: INTRODUCTION
1. Introduction to Scientific Research
2:. Research Approaches and Methods of Data Collection

PART II: PLANNING THE RESEARCH STUDY
3. Identifying research questions and forming Hypotheses
4. Ethics

PART III: FOUNDATIONS OF RESEARCH
5. Measuring Variables and Sampling
6. Research Validity
7. Control Techniques in Research
8. Procedure for Conducting a research study

PART IV: EXPERIMENTAL METHODS
9. Experimental Research Design
10. Quasi-Experimental Designs
11. Single-Case Research Designs

PART V: NONEXPERIMENTAL, QUALITATIVE, AND MIXED METHODS RESEARCH
12. Nonexperimental Quantitative Research
13. Survey Research
14. Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research

PART VI: ANALYZING AND INTERPRETING DATA
15. Descriptive Statistics
16. Inferential Statistics

PART VII: WRITING THE RESEARCH REPORT
17. Preparing the Research Report using APA Style

• Basic research principles, such as basic concepts, research study planning, varieties and more, are covered in detail throughout the text.
• Concept maps and learning objectives highlight key content.
• Study questions throughout the text help students review material.
• Practice tests allow students to assess their understanding.

• UPDATED: All chapters and references reflect the current state of research methods in psychology.
  • Chapter objectives are now tied directly to level-1 chapter headings, enforcing chapter goals.
  • All chapters have been carefully edited to increase clarity and readability without sacrificing scientific rigor.
  • Chapter updates include a new Science in the 21st Century section, an Introduction to Mixed Methods Research section, new definitions and more. Additionally, a section on pros and cons of nonexperimental quantitative research was added.
  • Chapter revisions include a stronger focus on the central role of research questions, a reduction of historical coverage, the removal of pseudoscience coverage and more.