Research Methods In Psychology

by John J. Shaughnessy, Jeanne S. Zechmeister, Eugene B. Zechmeister

Research Methods in Psychology provides a comprehensive and readable introduction to methods for undergraduates. Employing a multi-method approach and exposing students to real examples of published research throughout the text, the authors provide students with the tools necessary to do good and ethical research in psychology and to understand the research they learn about in psychology courses and in the media. A wealth of pedagogical aids serve to break down the aversion and phobia that many students bring to a methods course. The 8th edition boasts a wealth of new examples with nearly 50 of the research examples from 2004-2007 and more than half of those from 2006 and 2007. So, as students read this methods text, they will also be learning about “cutting-edge” research in psychology.

Genres: Psychology, Textbooks, Nonfiction, Science, School, Reference, Read For School

576 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1985

About the author

JOHN J. SHAUGHNESSY is Professor of Psychology at Hope College, a relatively small, select, undergraduate liberal arts college in Holland, Michigan. After completing the B.S. degree at Loyola University of Chicago in 1969, he received the Ph.D. in 1972 from Northwestern University. He is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science and the Midwestern Psychological Association. His recent research has focused on practical aspects of memory. He is coauthor, with Benton J. Underwood, of Experimentation in Psychology (Wiley, 1975). Students selected him as the Hope Outstanding Professor Educator in 1992 and he received the Janet L. Andersen Excellence in Teaching Award from the college in 2008.

Reviews

[Iselin]

difficult to read. weird format. long examples that aren’t effective. i could go on and on...

[emilia debska]

przykłady akurat fajne ale albo są jakieś dziwne błędy, albo to kwestia wydania

[Rita Issa]

I only read part III that was required for my course, so I have no idea about the other parts. But I loved it! It was easy to read, clear and so detailed.

[Gina J.]

Though I’ve not enjoyed other required research methods texts, this was easy to digest. Chapters are brief with just enough information to grasp the concepts being covered and examples that further the points being made.

[Julie Winkler]

Had to retake this class-not as effective as a teaching tool.

[Degan Walters]

Difficult. I had to re-write some sections over so that I could understand them.

[s.l.j.]

this textbook is horrible formatted lol.

[camcab]

Leste 20% av 8 kapitler av Idk hvor mange

[Victoria McNeil]

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[Saiber]

It explains all the basic research methodology very well. It's not too difficult to understand and has lots of examples. Only they should have added qualitative research practices as well. (Haha could have saved me lots of Wikipedia reading yesterday before my paper) If anyone is interested in research methods, they should definitely check this. :)

[Amber]

Had to read this for my Research Methods class and once again my school chose one easily relatable and necessary in order to follow and understand. I love how I can picture using a book like this as a reference for when I begin my Master's classes.

No worries if you have to read it for a class.

[Krystal]

Not too bad for research methods. VERY easy to read and comprehend. I would definitely recommend for anyone trying to get through a similar course.

[Tayler K.M.]

Chapters 1-10

[Kimberly Adams]

Quite frankly, I was bored and not motivated in the slightest.

[Nidamia]

Ngebantu banget ngejawab soal-soal asdos.. hihi..

[Nimra Suhaib]

this book is perfect for psychology student

[Mani Tarar]

Research Methods in Psychology