APA Research Methods Resources
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Support a strong foundation in research methods with immersive courseware and scholarly textbooks.
APA PsycLearn®
APA PsycLearn is a complete, all-digital course curriculum for research methods and statistics courses for undergraduate psychology programs. With content created by psychology professors and leading teaching experts, APA PsycLearn leverages learning science research to help students develop a deeper understanding of course material and build metacognitive learning skills to benefit their lives and careers.
quantitative & qualitative methods coursebooks
Researching Daily Life
By Paul J. Silvia and Katherine N. Cotter
An accessible guide for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this book summarizes the most common methods used to conduct daily life research. This coursebook guides readers through the entire process of a research project with numerous examples from all areas of psychology.
Qualitative Research in Psychology, Second Edition
By Paul M. Camic
Building on the foundation laid by the best-selling first edition, this fully updated coursebook thoroughly examines the value qualitative methods bring to psychology research. Featuring valuable insights on how to form research questions, design studies, and identify sample sizes, this book equips students with the skills to conduct impactful qualitative research.
planning & publishing research coursebooks
The Complete Researcher
By Joshua N. Hook, Don E. Davis,
and Daryl R. Van Tongeren
Ideal for graduate students and early career professionals, this book outlines the skills, habits, and attributes to become an effective researcher. Backed by decades of experience in research, the authors provide fundamental insights into the research process and how to develop a research program.
Essentials of
Qualitative Methods Series
Written by leading experts in psychology research, this series supports students and trainees in learning how to select and correctly apply key methods in qualitative research. Each of these brief textbooks outlines a specific method, including its methodological integrity, benefits, and limitations.
Handbook of Research Ethics in Psychological Science
By Sangeeta Panicker and Barbara Stanley
In this handbook, editors Panicker and Stanley survey the evolving landscape of ethics when conducting research with human participants. With topics ranging from informed consent to conflicts of interest, each chapter poses an important ethical question, considers relevant factors, and presents guidance for investigators.
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Concise Guides to Conducting Behavioral, Health, and Social Science Research Series
Designed for undergraduate and graduate research methods courses, this series equips readers with a foundational understanding of each stage of the research process. Each book supports students in developing essential skills, such as interviewing, collecting data, and documenting findings.
Critical Thinking About Research, Second Edition
By Julian Meltzoff and Harris M. Cooper
The second edition of this coursebook offers crucial insight into how students can develop critical reasoning skills to become informed consumers of research. Meltzoff and Cooper provide readers with accessible instruction and opportunities for practical application, including examples of fictitious journal articles with analysis of flawed methods and interpretations.
recommended reference for your library
APA Handbook of Research Methods in Psychology, Second Edition
By Harris Cooper, Marc N. Coutanche, Linda M. McMullen, Abigail T. Panter, David Rindskopf, and Kenneth J. Sher
This second edition presents a complete survey of the techniques psychologists and others have developed to understand why humans think, feel, and behave the way they do. Covering the full spectrum of research methods, design, and analysis, this three-volume handbook is fully updated with new chapters covering literature searches, funding, the publication process, and more.
This reference is not available for instructor desk or exam copy requests. Recommend this handbook to your library for institutional access.
How to Mix Methods
By Jen Katz-Buonincontro
Ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, this book walks readers through the essential steps to avoid common mistakes and to clarify confusing parts of method designs. It offers a series of "how-to" steps, situated within the core mixed methods designs.
The Psychobiographer's Handbook
By Joseph G. Ponterotto
This handbook guides readers through all aspects of planning and conducting a psychobiography, including selecting a historical subject, collecting and analyzing data, monitoring ethical considerations, and more.
Methodological Issues and Strategies in Clinical Research, Fifth Edition
By Alan E. Kazdin
This newest edition helps readers learn how to design, conduct, analyze, and report clinical studies. Covering topics such as the importance of diversity and the use of technology and artificial intelligence in research, this book equips readers with a deeper understanding of the complete research process.
Get Funded
By Jeffrey Wayne Elias
This guide helps readers navigate the grant process, including preparing proposals, understanding peer review feedback, and interacting with funding institutions. Get Funded is crucial for anyone who conducts research in the behavioral and biomedical fields.
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