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Evaluating Research Methods in Psychology - Dunbar, George
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Using a series of over 40 case studies, this valuable text illustrates the processes and pitfalls involved in evaluating psychological research. The author describes each case in a clear and concise way. He then invites the reader to consider whether the conclusion drawn at the end of the case is correct, or whether the results could have an alternative explanation. Cross-referencing between sections is made easy by page references that link the case studies and explanations. The cases reflect the range of research methods taught at undergraduate level and include qualitative research. This…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Using a series of over 40 case studies, this valuable text illustrates the processes and pitfalls involved in evaluating psychological research. The author describes each case in a clear and concise way. He then invites the reader to consider whether the conclusion drawn at the end of the case is correct, or whether the results could have an alternative explanation. Cross-referencing between sections is made easy by page references that link the case studies and explanations. The cases reflect the range of research methods taught at undergraduate level and include qualitative research. This case-study approach gives students a detailed understanding of methodological problems. It helps them to appreciate the difficulties of designing research, whether their own or other people's, and equips them to critically evaluate published research. An accompanying website for this book can be found at www.blackwellpublishing.com/1405120746
Autorenporträt
George Dunbar is Lecturer in Psychology at Warwick University. He is the author of Data Analysis for Psychology (1998) and has over 15 years' experience of teaching research methods and statistics to psychology students.
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"A thoroughly engaging book which carries the reader from oneintriguing set of questions to another, this is an absorbing readwhich provides a real stimulant for student project ideas and awonderful source of ideas for tutorial topics. I would certainlywant my students to read it!" Hugh Foot, University ofStrathclyde

"An excellent supplement to courses in experimental researchmethods, critical thinking, problem solving, and cognitivepsychology. Instructors can easily select course-appropriate casesto increase the depth of student's knowledge and understanding ofmaterial." Dr Kirsten Rewey, psychology research methodsinstructor, Minnesota

"Dunbar's book fills a gap in undergraduate research methodstexts. Often texts illustrate aspects of statistics using actualstudies but just give general guidance on other aspects of studydesign. Here, Dunbar has provided undergraduate readers with a wellselected, interesting set of illustrative examples that illuminatethese other, often neglected, aspects of research design. This bookwill be a useful source for anyone involved in the teaching ofundergraduate research methods. Students will find the book'sorganisation guides them through a variety of aspects of studydesign and highlights the potential pitfalls with concrete examplesof good (and less good...) practice." Dr Garry Wilson,psychology research skills instructor, University ofLincoln