Research methods and statistics in psychology / S. Alexander Haslam, [and 3 others].

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Research in psychology: objectives and ideals -- Research methods -- Experimental design -- Survey design -- Descriptive statistics -- Some principles of statistical inference -- Examining differences between means: the t-test -- Examining relationships between two variables: correlation -- Comparing two or more means by analysing variances: ANOVA -- Examining relationships between multiple independent variables and one dependent variable: multiple regression -- Analysing other forms of data: chi-square and distribution-free tests -- An overview of high-level quantitative methods -- Classical qualitative methods -- Contextual qualitative methods -- Research ethics -- Conclusion: managing uncertainty in psychological research.

"A comprehensive introduction to both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies in psychology, the book guides readers through every step of the research process and engages with research ethics in psychology"-- Publisher.

"Updated with new chapters on multiple regression and high-level research methods, this 4th edition of Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology delivers all you need to develop a practical understanding of both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research in psychology. In particular, this book guides you through the range of choices and considerations involved in research design, data analysis and report presentation"-- Back cover.