{"product_id":"research-methods-in-psychology","title":"Research Methods in Psychology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Breakwell, Glynis M.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e Fourth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber Of Pages:\u003c\/b\u003e 616\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 20-04-2012\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e Product Description\n\n\nResearch Methods in Psychology has been substantially revised in its fourth edition. Continuing to offer enviable coverage of the research methods that psychology students at intermediate levels need to cover in their course, the textbook has now been broadened to cover the full suite of beginner level research methods too. The result is extensive coverage of psychological methods, both quantitative and qualitative, and a textbook that will serve students perfectly from day one in their course at university.\n\nResearch Methods in Psychology in its fourth edition includes:  \n• Extended statistical coverage, including new chapters on Descriptive Statistics, Inferential Statistics, ANOVA, Regression and Correlation, and Latent Variable Models\n• Further New Chapters on Content Analysis and Writing up your Research\n• New introductory sections placing each method in context and showing students how they relate to the bigger ?real world? picture. \n• Intuitive structure and visual layout makes the book easy to navigate so you can quickly find the content you need. \nThis textbook is ideal for beginner and intermediate level psychological research methods students worldwide.\nVisit the Research Methods in Psychology companion website  to take advantage of additional resources for students and lecturers. \n \n \n\n\nReview\n\n\nI like the way that different authors have contributed to the textbook. I think it is presented coherently and benefits from having each chapter written by an expert in that field\n\nDr James Smith-Spark Department of Psychology, London South Bank University\n\n\n\n\nThis book provides an excellent introduction to both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, and also includes informative overviews of the many analyses and statistical procedures that are typically taught at undergraduate level. The text manages to be both comprehensive and accessible, with useful exercises to challenge and test the reader?s knowledge. This book is very enlightening for both students and tutors alikeDr Paul Richardson Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychology, Sheffield Hallam University \n\n\n\nExcellent coverage! Students prefer it because they only need the one book. Covers all they need reallyDr Maria KontogianniNottingham Trent University, School of Education \n\n\n\nThis 4th edition of Breakwell?s Research Methods in Psychology is truly exceptional. Broad coverage of diverse methods with down-to-earth, jargon-free explanations that make clear not only the how but also the why of research methods. Students will come away with deeper appreciation of the thoroughness and value of scientific research in Psychology. One of the most accessible and comprehensive textbooks of its kind, this book is likely to engage the budding scientist in most studentsDr Harry ReisProfessor of Psychology, Department of Clinical \u0026amp; Social Psychology, University of Rochester\n\n\nAbout the Author\n\n\nDame Glynis M. Breakwell is Professor Emeritus at the University of Bath in the Department of Psychology and Visiting Professor at Imperial College, London, in the Institute of Global Health Innovation. Her research focuses upon identity process theory and social representations, leadership in complex organisations, and the psychology of risk management, perception and communication. She has published more than 20 books, several of which are on research methods. She is an adviser to both public and private sector organisations on the use of psychological methods and theories.\n\n\n\nJonathan A. Smith is Professor of Psychology at Birkbeck University of London, UK where he leads the interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) research group. He has written many articles applying IPA to a range of areas in health, clinical and social psychology. He is co- author (with Paul Flowers and Michael Larkin) of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis: Theory, Method and Research (Sage, 2009). 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