LibGuides: Psychology: Methods

Books in the Library

Research Methods in Psychology by Beth Morling
Call Number: BF76.5 .M667 2012
ISBN: 9780393935462
Publication Date: 2011-10-06
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Foundations of Behavioral Research by Frederick N. Kerlinger
Call Number: BF76.5 .K4 1986
ISBN: 0030417619
Publication Date: 1986-01-02
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APA Dictionary of Statistics and Research Methods by Sheldon Zedeck (Editor)
Call Number: BF76.5 .A7263 2013
ISBN: 9781433815331
Publication Date: 2013-09-16
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A Century of Psychology As Science by Sigmund Koch (Editor); David E. Leary (Editor)
Call Number: BF149 .C36 1992
ISBN: 155798171X
Publication Date: 1992-07-01
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Books from OhioLINK

The Process of Research in Psychology by Dawn M. McBride
ISBN: 9781483347608
Publication Date: 2015-09-17
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Electronic Resources

Encyclopedia of Psychology Research by Mallory E. Weinstein
ISBN: 9781621001492
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
Electronic resource
Advances in Psychology Research. Volume 99 by Alexandra M. Columbus
ISBN: 9781633212862
Publication Date: 2014-01-01
Electronic resource
Introducing Qualitative Research in Psychology by Willig, Carla
ISBN: 9780335244508
Publication Date: 2013
Electronic resource
The Psychology Research Handbook by Frederick T. L. Leong; James T. Austin
ISBN: 9780761930211
Publication Date: 2005-09-16

Video in the Library

The History of Psychology, Vol. 1: Mind, Self, and Soul
Call Number: BF95 .H65 2006 v.1
This program traces the development of ideas about the mind, self, and soul from ancient Greece through such modern philosophers as Descartes, Locke, Hume, Hegel, and Spencer. It covers such topics as empiricism, pre-logic, and scientific psychology.
DVD video
The History of Psychology, Vol. 2: Freud, Jung, and Psychoanalysis
Call Number: BF95 .H65 2006 v.2
This program explores the history of psychoanalysis. It discusses Darwin and natural selection; empiricism; and the works of Freud, Jung, and Adler. The program explores such topics as perception, personality, and the unconscious; the libido, ego, id, and superego; dreams, hysteria, and paranoia; self-analysis and analytical psychology; Oedipus Redivivus; the collective unconscious; psychological types; neurosis; psychosis and shadow; anima, animus, art and spirituality; and psychopathology and treatment.
DVD Video
The History of Psychology, Vol. 3: Ethics, Logic, & Truth
Call Number: BF95 .H65 2006 v.1
This program traces the history of modern psychology. It covers such topics as clinical psychology, behavioral psychology, cognitive psychology, biochemistry, and socio-cultural psychology. It considers the contributions of Skinner, Wertheimer, Maslow, Rogers, and Perls.
DVD video

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APA Handbook of Research Methods in Psychology

APA Handbook of Research Methods in Psychology by Harris M. Cooper; American Psychological Association Staff (Contribution by)
ISBN: 9781433810039
Publication Date: 2012-03-15
The APA Handbook of Research Methods in Psychology features descriptions of many techniques that psychologists and others have developed to help them pursue a shared understanding of why humans think, feel, and behave the way they do.

At the broadest level, when choosing a method, researchers make decisions about what data or measurement techniques will best capture the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that interest them; what research design best fits the question that they want to answer; and what strategies for data analysis best match the characteristics of their design and measurements.

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APA Resources

APA Division 5: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
Homepage of the APA's Division 5: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods. This division is concerned with promoting high standards in both research and practical application of program evaluation, measurement, statistics, assessment and qualitative methods.
Quantitative Psychology
The APA's web introduction to quantitative psychology.
Research Tools and Methods
Resources and information from the APA on research tools and methods.
Research in Action
Research in Action is a Web-based compendium of psychological research that demonstrates the application and value of psychological science in our everyday lives. All the highlighted studies found statistically significant effects and have had important applications in society.
Committee on Human Research
The charge of the Committee on Human Research is:
- To facilitate the conduct of and training in scientifically and ethically responsible research involving humans, and establish and maintain cooperative relations with organizations sharing common interests.
- To examine issues related to the ethics of and regulatory requirements for research involving humans and disseminate accurate information about such research.
- To develop and disseminate guidelines for protecting the rights and welfare of humans involved in research, and consult on the implementation of these guidelines.

Online Psychology Laboratory

The APA's Online Psychology Laboratory provides highly interactive resources for the teaching of psychological science. The peer-reviewed materials include online studies and correlational studies, large data sets, demonstrations, and teaching aids.

APA Online Psychology Laboratory