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020 _a9781292276700 - pbk
050 0 0 _aBF76.5
_b.H695 2020
082 0 0 _a150.72/1
100 1 _aHowitt, Dennis,
245 1 0 _aResearch methods in psychology /
_cDennis Howitt, Loughborough University, Duncan Cramer, Loughborough University.
250 _a6e.
260 _aHarlow, England :
_bPearson,
_c2020.
300 _axxv, 570p. ; illus.,
_bincludes index & references
500 _aRevised edition of the authors' Introduction to research methods in psychology, [2017]
520 _a"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. 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 across the book help to bring the subject to life. These include: 'Research Examples' at the end of every chapter put 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 field. '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, helps students to develop a practical, as well as theoretical, understanding"--
650 0 _a1. Psychology -- Research -- Methodology.
700 1 _aCramer, Duncan,
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