Focusing on the interplay between psychological research methods and statistical analysis, this book provides a comprehensive overview of how these elements collaborate to reveal new insights in psychology. It emphasizes the importance of integrating research techniques with statistical tools, making it an essential resource for understanding the foundational processes in psychological inquiry.
The book offers a comprehensive introduction to conducting psychological research, emphasizing practical application through a step-by-step format. It covers essential topics such as research design, ethics, and data collection, supplemented by examples from published studies. The detailed "Nuts and Bolts" chapters enhance understanding of various research types. Additionally, the accompanying lab manual provides hands-on exercises and checklists, enabling students to practice and apply their knowledge in real research projects, making it an invaluable resource for psychology students.
Packed with exercises, checklists, and how-to sections, the robust Lab Manual for Statistical Analysis by Dawn M. McBride and J. Cooper Cutting gives students hands-on guidance and practice for analyzing their own psychological research. The lab manual’s four sections include activities that correspond directly with the chapters of McBride’s The Process of Statistical Analysis in Psychology; activities related to data analysis projects (including data sets) that students can manipulate and analyze; activities designed to help students choose the correct test for different types of data; and exercises designed to help students write up results from analyses in APA style.