APA Research Methods Resources
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Planning & publishing research coursebooks

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