Angles on Psychological Research

By Julia Russell & Craig Roberts
July 2001
Nelson Thornes, UK
ISBN: 074875976X
306 Pages, Illustrated
$37.50 paper original


The book is written by two experienced teachers of, and researchers in, psychology. It will be an indispensable guide for students beginning to conduct their own psychological research. The book features many up-to-date studies that illustrate the concepts and provide a stimulus for students' own research. It is clearly written and ideal for the newcomer to psychology. Chapters inlcude: Making predictions. Populations & samples. Observing behavior. Questionnaires & interviews. Case studies, content analysis, & simulations. Experimental model. Correlations. Descriptive statistics. Plotting the data. Non-parametric inferential stats. Parametric inferential stats. Controlling variables. Ethics in research. Coursework. Appendix. Glossary. References. Index.

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