The student survival guide for research methods in psychology /
Seligman, Ross A.,
The student survival guide for research methods in psychology / Ross A. Seligman and Lindsay A. Mitchell. - viii, 119 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Overview: how this book will help you survive research methods -- Communicating with your professor -- Preparing for class -- Difficult concepts made easier -- Forming and working in small groups -- Understanding journal articles -- Completing successful labs -- Designing your final research project -- Writing an introduction/literature review and reference page -- Writing a methods section -- Writing a results section and reporting statistics -- Writing a discussion section -- Title page, abstract, and checklists -- How to present your findings in front of others -- Where to go next.
The Student Survival Guide for Research Methods in Psychology is designed to support students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate level research methods courses by providing them with the tools they need to succeed. It goes beyond course material to help students engage more fully with research methods content. This survival guide presents clear step-by-step instructions that will help students hone the basic skills to succeed and thrive in their research methods classes and to navigate common pitfalls. The book covers core practical skills, like formatting and writing at an APA standard, understanding research literature (particularly academic journals), using SPSS, and broader skills like how to communicate with your professor, time management, and teamwork skills. It is a highly effective primer text for all psychology students undertaking research methods courses and will also be particularly helpful for students who are currently undertaking these modules and don't feel fully prepared for them.
9780367562519 0367562510 9780367568030 0367568039
2021427050
GBC1C4570 bnb
020279682 Uk
Psychology--Research.
Research--Methodology.
Psychology--Research.
BF 76.5 .S395 2022
150.72
The student survival guide for research methods in psychology / Ross A. Seligman and Lindsay A. Mitchell. - viii, 119 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Overview: how this book will help you survive research methods -- Communicating with your professor -- Preparing for class -- Difficult concepts made easier -- Forming and working in small groups -- Understanding journal articles -- Completing successful labs -- Designing your final research project -- Writing an introduction/literature review and reference page -- Writing a methods section -- Writing a results section and reporting statistics -- Writing a discussion section -- Title page, abstract, and checklists -- How to present your findings in front of others -- Where to go next.
The Student Survival Guide for Research Methods in Psychology is designed to support students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate level research methods courses by providing them with the tools they need to succeed. It goes beyond course material to help students engage more fully with research methods content. This survival guide presents clear step-by-step instructions that will help students hone the basic skills to succeed and thrive in their research methods classes and to navigate common pitfalls. The book covers core practical skills, like formatting and writing at an APA standard, understanding research literature (particularly academic journals), using SPSS, and broader skills like how to communicate with your professor, time management, and teamwork skills. It is a highly effective primer text for all psychology students undertaking research methods courses and will also be particularly helpful for students who are currently undertaking these modules and don't feel fully prepared for them.
9780367562519 0367562510 9780367568030 0367568039
2021427050
GBC1C4570 bnb
020279682 Uk
Psychology--Research.
Research--Methodology.
Psychology--Research.
BF 76.5 .S395 2022
150.72