Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology - Couverture souple

Coolican, Hugh

 
9780340627365: Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology

Synopsis

This text is a comprehensive and compact study of current research methods in psychology which explains statistical concepts and procedures. The range of common experimental and non-experimental methods is covered, along with an overview of the qualitative-quantitative debate. The tests covered are all those required by the current AEB syllabus. Each chapter deals with a different topic and ends with an exercise section to test material covered in that chapter. A detailed summary of each chapter and a glossary of key terms, which can be used as a self-test resource, are also included. In addition there are ten structured exercises, similar to A Level practical questions, at the end of the book. The book is suitable for A Level and first-year undergraduates of Psychology and GCSE Psychology students.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This core text has been revised and updated in line with current AEB A Level syllabus changes for this second edition. It offers a comprehensive survey of current research methods and statistics in psychology, particularly suitable for A Level students new to the subject. The full range of common experimental and non-experimental methods is covered, along with an overview of the qualitative-quantitative debate. The book aims to enable students to design simple research, manipulative data and deal with the fundamentals of hypothesis testing.

Biographie de l'auteur

Hugh Coolican is Principal Lecturer in Psychology at Coventry University, a Chartered Psychologist and an assistant examiner for the International Baccalaureate.

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9780340679371: Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0340679379 ISBN 13 :  9780340679371
Editeur : Hodder Arnold, 1997
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