Introduction to research methods and data analysis in psychology /
By: Langdridge, Darren
Title By: Hagger-Johnson, Gareth
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BookPublisher: Harlow, England : Pearson, 2013.Edition: 3rd ed.Description: xxviii, 611 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9780273756873Subject(s): Psychology -- Research -- Methodology | Psychology -- Statistical methodsDDC classification: 150.724 LA IN Online resources: Location Map | Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 150.724 LA IN (Browse shelf) | Available | Oct2018 | T0058370 |
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| 150.723 YO OB Observational measurement of behavior | 150.724 CH RE Research methods, design, and analysis / | 150.724 HA DE Designing and reporting experiments in psychology / | 150.724 LA IN Introduction to research methods and data analysis in psychology / | 150.724 RE SE Research methods in psychology / | 150.9 BR HI History and systems of psychology / | 150.9 BR HI History and systems of psychology / |
Section 1 Â 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 designs7. E-research Section 2 Â Analysing quantitative data 8. Fundamentals of statistics9. 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. Regression16. Introducing R Section 3 Â 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 analysis24. Mixed methods Section 4 Â Reporting findings 25. Ethics and politics 26. Reporting and presenting findingsReferences
This is a comprehensive introduction to research methods and data analysis. The book assumes no previous knowledge of research methods or psychology and provides an accessible and jargon-free way into this frequently difficult topic area.