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Evaluating Research Methods in Psychology: A Case Study Approach

ISBN: 978-1-4051-2075-3
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194 pages
July 2005, ©2005, Wiley-Blackwell
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  • A valuable guide to the processes and pitfalls involved in evaluating psychological research.


  • Presents over forty case studies of psychological research.


  • Invites students to consider whether the conclusion drawn at the end of each 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.


  • Gives students an understanding of methodological problems.


  • Helps students to appreciate the difficulties of designing psychological research.


  • Equips students to critically evaluate published research.

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