Introducing Research and Data in Psychology - A Guide to Methods and Analysis

Informationen zum Autor Ann Searle is a Principal Moderator for A-level and AS-level coursework. Klappentext Introducing Research and Data in Psychology shows how research design and data analysis are attainable and useful skills. It introduces both experimental and non-experimental methods of research and the analysis of data using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The uses! interpretation and calculation of common two sample statistical tests are explained. This comprehensive textbook includes the following designed features to help with technique: Practice exam answers to show how to achieve a higher grade Chapter summaries Glossary Case studies and examples Exercises and a full bibliography. Zusammenfassung This book shows how research design and data analysis are attainable and useful skills. It introduces both experimental and non-experimental methods of research and the analysis of data using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Inhaltsverzeichnis Hypotheses. Experimental and Non-Experimental Methods. Designs in Research. Sampling. Bias. Reliability. Validity. Controlling Variables. Ethical Issues. Presentation of Data. Measurement. Tests. Interpreting the Results of Statistical Tests. Interpreting Qualitative Research. Writing Reports. Study Aids. Appendix: Critical Value Tables. Glossary. Bibliography. Answers to Exercises. Index

Product details

• Authors: Ann Searle, Searle Ann
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 17 to 18
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.05.1999
• EAN: 9780415188753
• ISBN: 978-0-415-18875-3
• No. of pages: 288
• Series: Routledge Modular Psychology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology; PSYCHOLOGY / General, Psychological theory, systems, schools and viewpoints, Psychological theory & schools of thought, Psychological methodology, Social research and statistics