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Research Methods in Psychology

Name: Research Methods in Psychology
Author: Jonathan A. Smith
ISBN: 9780857022646

by Jonathan A. Smith (Editor), Glynis Breakwell (Editor), Daniel B. Wright (Editor)

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Overview

Research Methods in Psychology has been substantially and meticulously revised in its Fourth Edition. Continuing to offer enviable coverage of the research methods that psychology students at intermediate levels need to muster, the textbook has now been broadened to cover the full suite of beginner level research methods too. It now has extensive coverage of psychological methods, both quantitative and qualitative.

For this new edition, a new editorial arrangement has been put into place. Daniel B. Wright steps in to help steer the quantitative research methods section of the textbook and partners Jonathan A. Smith who remains as the lead Editor for qualitative research methods. Glynis M. Breakwell, as with all editions to-date, remains as overseeing Editor for the textbook. Together, they have brought together a team of world leading educators in psychological methods to write accessible and engaging chapters that help students not only learn about the central methods for psychological investigation today, but to see the ‘real world’ value and importance of using methods well for very good research. As a result, all parties involved have shaped this new edition into a tour-de-force undergraduate textbook.

"...a nontechnical introduction to key research methods... explains how to gather, structure, and analyze data, as well as the logic of statistical testing and the relationships between methodology and statistics."

About the Author, Jonathan A. Smith

Dame Glynis M. Breakwell has been a Professor of Psychology for over 20 years and is currently the Vice Chancellor of the University of Bath. Her research focuses upon identity process theory and social representations, 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 is an adviser to government and private sector companies on the use of psychological methods and theories.

Jonathan A. Smith is Professor of Psychology at Birkbeck University of London. His main interests lie in the application of qualitative methods in psychology. He has edited a number of books in this area. He has also developed a particular qualitative approach, interpretative phenomenological analysis, and employed it in a wide range of research projects in psychology.

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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 field
Dr 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

Booknews

A textbook introduction to key research methods, both quantitative and qualitative, used in psychology and other social sciences. Four sections address the relationship between theory and methodology, how to collect data using major types of research design, traditional and new techniques of data collection, and data analysis. This edition adds increased information on content analysis strategies, structure equation modeling, and qualitative data analysis. All chapters have been revised and updated. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)