Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology

Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology, second edition, provides a clear, comprehensive and innovative coverage of quantitative and qualitative research methods for psychology students throughout their studies. The research process is broken down into manageable steps to equip students with the skills to ask intelligent research questions, carry out a literature review, choose an appropriate research design, carry out data collection , and write up their findings. The second edition includes extensive new material throughout and entirely new chapters on Thematic Analysis, Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), and practical examples of research reports.   Throughout the book, research examples are discussed which offer an insight into how research advances our understanding in areas such as forensic, social, educational, and abnormal psychology.   Resources including MCQs, ethical dilemmas, and roadmaps to help with test selection can be found at the accompanying website, www.pearsoned.co.uk/howitt     Dennis Howitt is Reader in Psychology and Duncan Cramer is Professor of Psychology at Loughborough University   "Excellent - very well written" Professor Koen Lamberts, University of Warwick   "An excellent introductory text for research methods...very 'student-friendly'" Dr Richard Trigg, Nottingham Trent University