<P>This revision guide provides concise coverage of the central topics within Research Methods in Psychology, presented within a framework designed to help you focus on assessment and exams.&nbsp; The text encapsulates all the subject matter listed in the BPS Qualifying Examination syllabus for the area.&nbsp; The structure of the book represents a logical, linear progress through your typical learning in relation to Research Methods in Psychology.&nbsp; The two authors bring their clear, accessible style to bear on this, making the normally &#145;dry&#146; subject matter seem more lively and engaging.&nbsp; The chapter on writing reports is deliberately left to the end since this is the natural culmination of your research process.</P><P>Sample questions, assessment advice and exam tips drive the organisation within chapters so you are able to grasp and marshal your thoughts towards revision of the main topics.&nbsp; Features focused on critical thinking, practical applications and key research will offer additional pointers for you in your revision process and exam preparation.</P><P>A companion website provides supporting resources for self testing, exam practice, answers to questions in the book, and links to further resources.</P>

<P>Chapter 1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Research in psychology<BR>Chapter 2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Designing research studies<BR>Chapter 3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The basics of experimental design<BR>Chapter 4&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Designing complex experiments<BR>Chapter 5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Case studies, single-case and small-<I>N</I> designs<BR>Chapter 6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Observational methods<BR>Chapter 7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Measuring attitudes<BR>Chapter 8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Reliability and validity<BR>Chapter 9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Qualitative approaches and methods<BR>Chapter 10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ethics of research with humans and animals<BR>Chapter 11 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Reporting research</P>

Mark Forshaw

Dominic Upton

Steve Jones

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