The Practical Researcher
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The Practical Researcher

A Student Guide to Conducting Psychological Research

  1. 448 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Practical Researcher

A Student Guide to Conducting Psychological Research

About this book

In The Practical Researcher, Dana S. Dunn's student-friendly writing style and personal tone provide readers with a practical and engaging introduction to research methods in psychology. Using basic theory, solid research practices, and step-by-step techniques, the author leads students through the process of conducting a project from start to finish. The importance of learning to search, read, and critique the psychological literature, as well as writing clearly about it, are emphasized throughout. Boxed features called "Research Foundations" present key issues faced by researchers, allowing students to ponder various controversies, while numerous examples, practical tips, and applied material bring the process of doing research to life. Packed with useful decision trees, tables, checklists, and illustrations, this clear and precise book will equip students with the tools they need to carry out their research successfully.

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Information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2012
Print ISBN
9781118360040
eBook ISBN
9781118473627
Edition
3
Topic
Psychology
Subtopic
Research & Methodology in Psychology
Index
Psychology

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Research Foundations Boxes
  6. Preface
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. 1: The Why and How of Psychological Research
  9. 2: Research Approaches and Generating Ideas
  10. 3: Searching and Reading the Psychological Literature
  11. 4: Writing: A First and Last Consideration
  12. 5: Ethical Considerations in the Practice of Research
  13. 6: Experimental Research
  14. 7: Applied Research and Field Research: Nonexperimental Approaches
  15. 8: Planning Analysis and Displaying Data
  16. 9: Presenting and Publishing Research
  17. 10: Closing Thoughts and Future Directions
  18. Appendix A: Sample Student Paper Written in APA Style
  19. Appendix B: Statistical Analyses
  20. Appendix C: Statistical Tables
  21. Appendix D: Professional Issues for the Future: Presenting Yourself
  22. Glossary
  23. References
  24. Author Index
  25. Subject Index