This manual is primarily aimed at undergraduate and graduate students who want a comprehensive introduction to the research methods used in the field of psychology. However, researchers who want to update their knowledge of different research methods or teach this subject in undergraduate and graduate programs will find a useful and practical aid in the pages of this edition.
The chapters of this book make up a comprehensive guide to navigating the different paths of research methodology in the field of psychology. This navigation begins with an effective guidance on searching for research questions and formulating research hypotheses, highlighting the ethical parameters that need to be taken into account. It then proceeds to the detailed description of different research designs, such as descriptive and experimental research designs, exposing the usefulness and limitations of each methodology. It concludes with the presentation of data analysis and reporting research results.
Finally, an important advantage of this book is that all chapters are enriched with questions and examples of contemporary research, allowing the reader to think critically about the knowledge they have acquired and apply it to different research frameworks.