| Description |
xvii, 410 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
1. Research in the social sciences -- 2. Variables : definitions and measurement -- 3. Reliability, validity, sampling and groups -- 4. Collecting data 1 : interviews, observation and questionnaires -- 5. Collecting data 2 : experimental and quasi-experimental designs -- 6. Fundamentals of statistics -- 7. Entering and manipulating data -- 8. Graphical representation and descriptive statistics -- 9. Bivariate analysis 1 : exploring differences between variables -- 10. Bivariate analysis 2 : exploring relationships between variables -- 11. Analysis of variance -- 12. Regression -- 13. Fundamentals of qualitative analysis -- 14. Transcribing, coding and organising textual data -- 15. Phenomenological research methods -- 16. Grounded theory -- 17. Ethnography and life story research -- 18. Discourse analysis -- 19. The use of computers in qualitative research -- 20. The ethics and politics of psychological research |
| Summary |
"Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology provides coverage of both quantitative and qualitative methods. This includes detail of the statistical analysis of data (by hand and using SPSS for Windows version 11.0) and the analysis of qualitative data with all the major approaches in use today. Few other single books provide the same level of coverage of quantitative and qualitative approaches." "The book includes activity boxes providing exercises designed to further cement knowledge and understanding. Study boxes are used throughout to give examples of the application of research methods and data analysis with cutting-edge research in psychology." "Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology is accessible to undergraduate students studying other social science disciplines and is also appropriate for A-level students beginning to study psychology."--Jacket |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Psychology -- Research -- Methodology.
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Psychology -- Statistical methods.
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| ISBN |
0130978329 paperback |
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