Psychology Research Manual

Author: (USA) Liang
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Unlike research manuals filled with complex and intimidating content that leave beginners overwhelmed, this book will ignite your lifelong passion for psychological research. —Excerpt from the Preface of the "Research Manual in Psychology" As the authors state in their "Introduction," there is always a conflict between the time and energy of mentors and the training requirements of students. Despite its compact size, the "Research Manual in Psychology" concisely and comprehensively provides students and research assistants with the essential skills needed for research work, reminds readers of important considerations during the process, and introduces the extended knowledge that independent researchers must master. —Excerpt from the Translator's Preface Experimental psychology, psychological statistics, psychological measurement, general psychology, developmental psychology, educational psychology. After psychology majors complete these courses, when they need to independently design and implement a psychological study, what will they do? Many students will likely still feel lost. The "Research Manual in Psychology," edited by Dr. Frederick T. L. Leong and Dr. James T. A. Austin, will provide great help to those who are lost. The focus of the "Research Manual in Psychology" is not to introduce readers to the knowledge of psychological research methods, but to help readers apply what they have learned and methods to actual research. It will guide readers through the world of psychological research, opening up a journey filled with intellectual challenges and the pursuit of psychological research. Starting from the initial topic selection, it will lead readers through the steps of research design, data collection, data analysis, and writing papers in psychological research.