Comprehensive, clear, and practical, Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology, sixth edition is the essential student guide to understanding and undertaking quantitative and qualitative research in psychology. Revised throughout, this new edition includes a new chapter on ‘Managing your research project’. This is the ideal guide for students just beginning and those moving on to more advanced research methods projects in psychology.
Comprehensive, clear and practical,
Research Methods in Psychology, sixth edition is the essential
student guide to understanding and undertaking quantitative and qualitative research in psychology.
Revised throughout, this new edition includes a new chapter on 'Managing your research project'. This
is the ideal guide for students just beginning and those moving on to more advanced research methods
projects in psychology.
New to this Edition
? New chapter 'Managing your research project' provides practical suggestions to help students
successfully manage the intellectual, organizational, emotional, and social demands of their research
projects.
? New sections on multi-method research and the analysis of the big data generated by the digital
media.
Key features
? User-friendly boxed features and illustrations throughout the book help to bring the subject to life.
? 'Research Examples'at the end of every chapter present research methods in a real-world context.
? 'Key ideas' are highlighted to help students grasp and revise the main topics and concepts.
? 'Talking Points' address some of the controversial issues to critically engage students with the
debates in the fi eld.
? 'Practical advice' boxes give handy hints and tips on how to carry out research in practice.
? 'Examples of published research' with 'how to' advice and guidance on writing up reports, help
students to develop a practical, as well as theoretical, understanding.
Author biography
Dennis Howitt and
Duncan Cramer are with Loughborough University.
