| Description |
1 online resource (178 p.) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Book title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Getting the most from this book -- 1 Introduction -- What are research methods? -- The role of research methods in psychology -- Skills -- Working as a team -- Some further notes on using this book -- 2 Experiments -- The experimental method -- Types of experiment -- Experimental design -- Sampling -- Aims and hypotheses -- Pilot studies and standardised instructions -- Ethical considerations -- 3 Alternative (non-experimental) research methods -- Correlational studies -- Observational studies -- Observational design -- Case studies |
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Self-reports -- Other research methods -- 4 Data analysis -- Meta-analysis -- Content analysis -- Thematic analysis -- Descriptive statistical analysis -- Measures of central tendency -- Measures of dispersion -- Inferential statistical analysis -- Interpretation of significance and the selection of inferential statistical tests -- Types of data -- Sensitivity of tests -- The sign test -- The Chi-Squared test -- The Mann-Whitney 'U' test -- The Wilcoxon signed-matched ranks test -- The Independent t-test -- The Repeated t-test -- The Spearman's rho test -- The Pearson's Product Moment test |
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5 The elements of a research study -- References -- Glossary -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- V -- W -- Z |
| Summary |
Easily create engaging lessons for Research Methods using this photocopiable pack, containing worksheets on mini-practicals, plus guidance on lesson delivery and practice questions. These packs are a cost-effective way to support you and your students through the toughest part of the A-level Psychology specification. Covering all the required research methods for AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel, WJEC and WJEC Eduqas these packs enable you to: - Save time planning with ready-to-use, photocopiable worksheets that can be integrated seamlessly into your scheme of work. - Guide your students through the |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Sykes, Alison
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| ISBN |
9781398306844 |
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1398306843 |
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