Evaluating, Doing and Writing Research in Psychology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Students

Bell, Philip; Staines, Phillip; Michell, Joel

ISBN 10: 0761971750 / ISBN 13: 9780761971757

Published by SAGE Publications Ltd, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Evaluating, Doing and Writing Research in Psychology: A Step-by-Step Guide for Students
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761971750
• ISBN 13: 9780761971757
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Evaluating, Doing and Writing Research in Psychology is a thoroughly revised and expanded co-edition of the highly regarded Reasoning and Argument in Psychology, originally published by UNSW Press, Australia. It represents a comprehensive textbook for all undergraduates in psychology who need to undertake empirical research, taking them step-by-step through the process. In particular, it offers a range of study skills enabling the student to understand the complex processes involved with psychological research, not really covered in other texts. Coverage includes:

y is a thoroughly revised and expanded co-edition of the highly regarded , originally published by UNSW Press, Australia. It represents a comprehensive textbook for all undergraduates in psychology who need to undertake empirical research, taking them step-by-step through the process. In particular, it offers a range of study skills enabling the student to understand the complex processes involved with psychological research, not really covered in other texts. Coverage includes:

· A guide to evaluating statements, arguments and a range of different psychological explanations

· Chapters on the interpretation and evaluation of data and evidence, understanding weaknesses in psychological argument, and measurement and numerical reasoning

· Chapters on doing a literature review, writing up essays and projects, and reporting observational studies.

 

About the Author

Dr Phillip Staines’ current research interests include representation, meaning and reasoning; models of dialogue; applied logic; some topics in the philosophy of psychology; and the foundations of computing.