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{{Main|Introduction to research methods}} |
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+ | {{Main|Introduction to experimental psychology}} |
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− | [[The importance of planning]] |
+ | *[[The importance of planning]] |
− | [[Breadth of research versus depth of research]] |
+ | *[[Breadth of research versus depth of research]] |
− | [[Developing research questions]] |
+ | *[[Developing research questions]] |
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+ | *[[Multimethodology]] |
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− | A very wide range of [[Introduction to research methods|research methods]] are used in psychology. |
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− | * [[Laboratory experimentation]] |
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− | * [[Correlational research]] <!-- what is this? --> |
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− | * [[Naturalistic observation]], in which researchers study a population while attempting to change as little as possible. |
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− | * [[Experimental study]], in which researchers change a variable in the group being studied. |
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− | * [[Psychometrics]] <!-- What is this? --> |
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− | * [[Prospective study]], in which a study samples subjects as the experiment progresses. [[Cf.]] Retrospective study. |
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− | * [[Retrospective study]], in which data is collected on subjects' histories at one time. Cf. Prospective study. |
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− | * [[Longitudinal study]], in which subjects are studied over a course of time. Cf. Cross-sectional study. |
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− | * [[Cross-sectional study]], in which a snapshot of the population is assumed to represent individuals as they progress through life. See also Longitudinal study. |
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− | * [[Meta analysis]], in which statistical results from a number of similar research studies can be amalgamated together |
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− | * [[Qualitative psychological research|Qualitative research]] |
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− | * [[Computer simulation]], in which the behaviour and/or predictions of a psychological theory capable of being modelled by computer can be explored. |
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− | * [[Action research]] |
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− | * [[Participatory action research]] |
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− | * [[Discourse analysis]] |
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− | * [[Observational method]] |
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− | * [[Interview method]] |
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− | * [[Case study method]] |
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− | * [[Correlational method]] |
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− | * [[Empirical method]] |
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− | * [[Quasi-empirical method]] |
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− | * [[Single-case designs]] |
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+ | *[[Evaluating scientific evidence]] |
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+ | *[[Presenting results]] |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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+ | * [[Experimental method|An introduction to the experimental method]] |
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* [[Intersubjective verifiability]] |
* [[Intersubjective verifiability]] |
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* [[Abductive reasoning]] |
* [[Abductive reasoning]] |
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+ | * [[List of neurological research methods]] |
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* [[Study design]] |
* [[Study design]] |
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* [[Research governance]] |
* [[Research governance]] |
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* [[Clinical trials]] |
* [[Clinical trials]] |
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* [[Statistics and mathematics]] |
* [[Statistics and mathematics]] |
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+ | * [[The limits of the scientific method in psychology]] |
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+ | **[[The limits of the scientific method in clinical psychology]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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− | Barker, C., et al(2002) [[Research Methods in Clinical Psychology : An Introduction for Students and Practitioners]]. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 047149089X |
+ | *Barker, C., et al(2002) [[Research Methods in Clinical Psychology : An Introduction for Students and Practitioners]]. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 047149089X |
+ | *Breakwell, G., Hammond, S., Fife-Schaw, C., & Smith, J.J. (Eds.) (2006) Research Methods in Psychology (3rd ed) Lindon:Sage Publications. |
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+ | *Dyer C. (2006) Research in Psychology: A Practical guide to Methods and Statistics. Oxford:Blackwell ISBN 1405125268 |
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+ | *Roberts, M.C. & Ilardi,S.s. 92005) Handbook of Research Methods in Psychology.Padstow:Blackwell Publishing. |
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+ | ==External links== |
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+ | [http://www.socialresearchmethods.net/kb/ Research Methods Knowledge Base] - free |
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==Academic support materials== |
==Academic support materials== |
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