Discovering Research Methods in Psychology: A Student's Guide

"A practical and easy-to-read "how to" guide for all psychology students, especially those new to the field of experimental design and research methods. By teaching research methods via real life examples from current published literature, this book gives students a fresh look at the diversity of research. A must-have for all students just starting out on their psychology career paths."
–Claudia Dougall, second year Experimental Psychology student, University of Bristol

"This is a resource that will help combat research-methods teaching fatigue for both students and teachers alike."
–Jason Ellis, Associate Director of University of Glasgow Sleep Centre

"The attractive material in this innovative text guarantees that, from now on, the hours spent teaching and learning Research Methods will be a relaxed and enjoyable experience."
–Cris Izura, Swansea University

"In this book, Dr Sanders manages to deliver everything in an easy and approachable way. The book is clearly structured and attractively written and covers all the material I need for my course."
–Peter Ivak, second year Psychology student, University of Aberdeen, UK

"Lalage Sanders’ book, Discovering Research Methods in Psychology, is something rare amongst research methods textbooks. So few books manage to capture the curiosity and intellectual enjoyment that some of us experience when reading and critically assessing research articles. So few authors really put research into context, and even fewer write in a style that can excite and reach out to the student. Dr Sanders writes enthusiastically and vibrantly, and produces something thoroughly worth reading. This book is an excellent vehicle for anyone who needs convincing why the seemingly dry concepts we have thrust upon us are totally essential to our world."
–Dr Mark Forshaw, Staffordshire University