The Process of Research in Psychology Author:Dawn M. McBride A student friendly, thoughtfully organized introduction to research in psychology — Employing numerous examples and the pedagogical approach of spaced repetition, this introductory text provides a step-by-step explanation of how to design, conduct, and present a research study in psychology. Chronologically organized and chock-f... more »ull of pedagogy, this book creates logical scaffolding upon which students can build their knowledge.
Key Features
Chapter organization mirrors the steps in the research process in the first part of the book and then lays out the details of different types of research designs in the second half. This sequence reflects the logical, natural progression of the research process.
The spaced repetition of concepts follows a proven memory/learning model that maximizes student retention.
Examples and activities in each chapter come from a wide range of psychological settings, giving students a useful overview of real research.
End-of-Chapter Quizzes allow students to assess their progress.