LibGuides: Psychology: Research Methods

Methods in Psychological Research

Five Methods of Psychological Research

Case Study - a qualitative research method that requires studying the development of a person, group situation over a period of time
Experiment - a broad method that may include a test and control group, a control of variables, and attainment of measurable results that show cause and effect
Observational Study - a qualitative method where psychologists study a variable but do not try to change it; often a precursor to future experiments
Survey - a quantitative research method that relies on the sample participants to respond to the questions given
Content Analysis - a quantitative method which involves studying media for choice words or concepts; often used when looking for stereotypes

Recommended Books

Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods by Steven J. Taylor; Robert Bogdan; Marjorie DeVault An informative real-world guide to studying the "why" of human behavior Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods is a practical, comprehensive guide to the collection and presentation of qualitative data. Unique in the market, this book describes the entire research process -- from design through writing -- illustrated by examples of real, complete qualitative work that clearly demonstrates how methods are used in actual practice. This updated fourth edition includes all new case studies, with additional coverage of mixed methods, non-sociological settings, funding, and a sample interview guide. The studies profiled are accompanied by observation field notes, and the text includes additional readings for both students and instructors.
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9781118767290
Publication Date: 2015-09-04
Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology: Combining Core Approaches by Nollaig Frost The text provides practical guidance on carrying out qualitative research and introduces four widely used qualitative approaches.
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 1283223139
Publication Date: 2011-08-15
Research Methods in Psychology by University of Minnesota Libraries (Adapted by) "Research Methods in Psychology is adapted from a work produced by a publisher who has requested that they and the original author not receive attribution. This adapted edition is produced by the University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing through the eLearning Support Initiative. While Research Methods in Psychology is fairly traditional - making it easy for you to use with your existing courses - it also emphasizes a fundamental idea that is often lost on undergraduates: research methods are not a peripheral concern in our discipline; they are central. The overarching goal of this textbook is to present the basics of psychological research methods - focusing on the concepts and skills that are most widely shared within the discipline - emphasizing both their centrality to our field and their contribution to our understanding of human behavior. The book will include several features that will help accomplish this overarching goal."--Open Textbook Library.
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9781946135223
Publication Date: 2016-04-08
Research Methods Pedagogy: Engaging Psychology Students in Research Methods and Statistics by Lynne Roberts Research methods and statistics are central to the development of professional competence and evidence based psychological practice. (Noun, masculine) research on the development of psychological literacy. Despite this, many psychology students express little interest in, and in some cases of active dislike of, learning research methods and statistics. This ebook brings together current research, innovative evidence-based practice, and critical discourse.
Call Number: E-BOOK
ISBN: 9782889450107
Publication Date: 2016

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