How to Do Research : A Psychologist's Guide

Despite the existence of a large number of research methods textbooks, until now there has not been one offering coherent discussion of or clearly outlining a 'strategy' for research. How to do Research  is intended to decisively redress this imbalance.

Offering practical advice on all methodological aspects of research from literature review and interpretation of findings - to development of theories, writing and publication, this book also provides a consideration of the major conceptual aspects of conducting research. The whole process of research, from philosophical underpinnings to key concepts in implementation, is critically examined and practical advice provided.

This book will be a useful resource for post-graduate students, at both MA and PhD level, for anyone in the early years of an academic career and for those carrying out research for the first time.

Despite the existence of a large number of research methods textbooks, until now there has not been one offering coherent discussion of or clearly outlining a 'strategy' for research. How to do Research  is intended to decisively redress this imbalance.

Jonathan Evans is Professor of Psychology at the University of Plymouth. He has conducted a major research programme into thinking, reasoning and decision making since the early 1970s. He has over 150 scientific publications which include numerous experimental studies of reasoning and judgement. He is also editor of the journal, Thinking and Reasoning.