ABSTRACT

How do you perform a MANOVA? What is grounded theory? How do you draw up a repertory grid? These, and many other questions are addressed in this wide-ranging handbook of methods and analytic techniques which uniquely covers both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Based on a broad survey of undergraduate curricula, the book takes curious readers through all of the methods that are taught on psychology courses worldwide, from advanced ANOVA statistics through regression models to test construction, qualitative research and other more unusual techniques such as Q methodology, meta-analysis and log-linear analysis. Each technique is illustrated by recent examples from the literature. There are also chapters on ethics, significance testing, and writing for publication and research proposals.
Advanced Research Methods in Psychology will provide an invaluable resource for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers who need a readable, contemporary and eclectic reference of advanced methods currently in use in psychological research.

chapter 1|6 pages

Introduction

part I|46 pages

Beyond ANOVA

chapter 2|16 pages

Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA)

chapter 3|16 pages

Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA)

chapter 4|12 pages

Discriminant Function Analysis

part II|45 pages

Measures of Relationship

chapter 5|18 pages

Multiple Regression

chapter 6|8 pages

Logistic Regression

chapter 7|17 pages

Structural Equation Modelling

part III|56 pages

Questionnaires and Scales

chapter 8|18 pages

Scale Design and Construction

chapter 9|17 pages

Factor Analysis

chapter 10|17 pages

Other Techniques for Data Reduction

part IV|68 pages

Qualitative Methods

chapter 11|8 pages

Qualitative Research in Psychology

chapter 12|16 pages

Grounded Theory

chapter 13|17 pages

Discourse Analysis

chapter 14|16 pages

Other Qualitative Approaches

part V|52 pages

Other Approaches

chapter 16|11 pages

Content Analysis and Log-Linear Models

chapter 17|9 pages

Q Methodology

chapter 18|15 pages

Meta-Analysis

chapter 19|15 pages

Self-Generated Data

part VI|51 pages

Uses and Abuses of Research

chapter 20|10 pages

Ethical Issues in Psychological Research

chapter 21|15 pages

Issues in Design and Statistics

chapter 22|14 pages

Writing for Publication

chapter 23|10 pages

Writing Research Grant Proposals