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Introduction to Qualitative Methods in Psychology, 1/e

Howitt

This new book provides a comprehensive, clear, and practical introduction to Qualitative Methods in Psychology with coverage spanning from data collection and analysis to quality, ethics and writing up a qualitative research report. The theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of qualitative methodologies and the relationship between qualitative and quantitative methods are outlined to provide a clear framework for the text. After this, each chapter adopts a common structure to explain what each method encompasses, how to use it, and when to use it. Illustrative examples of research studies and advice boxes are provided throughout to help students develop a deep and practical understanding.


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ISBN-10: 0132068745 | ISBN-13: 9780132068741
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology, 2/e

Howitt and Cramer


Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology, second edition, provides clear, comprehensive and innovative coverage of quantitative and qualitative research methods for psychology students throughout their studies.


ISBN-10: 013205163X | ISBN-13: 9780132051637
R. Methods and Statistics
Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology, 1/e

McQueen and Knussen


This is a new type of textbook for psychology courses. It is entirely student-centred, eminently practical and brings together a wealth of experience in the teaching of undergraduate research.


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ISBN-10: 0131249401 | ISBN-13: 9780131249400

Phenomenological Psychology: Theory, Research and Method, 1/e

Landridge


This is a student friendly and comprehensive introduction to phenomenological theory and methods: the study of phenomena, rather than the science of being. Popular as phenomenology is in qualitative analysis, this text is unique in its inclusion of practical material, something that will enable students to effectively apply this approach to their research.


ISBN-10: 0131965239 | ISBN-13: 9780131965232
Exploring Research: International Edition, 7/e

Salkind


The 7th edition of Exploring Research provides an introduction to research methods in a friendly, approachable writing style. It explores the use of electronic sources (the Internet) as a means to enhance research skills; it includes discussions about scientific methods; and it incorporates the most common types of research models in the social and behavioral sciences, including qualitative methods. It provides coverage of the research process, problem selection, sampling and generalizability; a discussion of the measurement process provides a comprehensive resource for those seeking to further their research skills. It also describes how to collect and analyze data, and provides thorough instruction on how to prepare and write a research proposal and manuscript.

ISBN-10: 0135025532 | ISBN-13: 9780135025536
Research Methods: A Tool for Life, 2/e

Beins


Research Methods: A Tool for Life teaches students to conduct research and explains how the results of psychological research make a difference in people's everyday lives.

ISBN-10: 0205535062 | ISBN-13: 9780205535064
Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods: International Edition, 5/e

Leary


Taking into consideration the four basic approaches to behavioral research (descriptive research, correlational research, experimental research, and quasi-experimental research), Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods shows students how to conceptualize questions, measure variables, design studies, and analyze data. Chapters on research ethics and scientific writing (including the most recent version of APA style) round out the book. Throughout each chapter, boxes on ?Developing Your Research Skills? and ?Behavioral Research Case Study? provide practical examples and pique student interest.

ISBN-10: 0205604366 | ISBN-13: 9780205604364
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