George Dunbar 
Evaluating Research Methods in Psychology 
A Case Study Approach

Using a series of over 40 case studies, this valuable text
illustrates the processes and pitfalls involved in evaluating
psychological research.

* * Invites students to consider whether the conclusion drawn at the
end of each case is correct, or whether the results could have an
alternative explanation.

* Cross-referencing between sections is made easy by page
references that link the case studies and explanations.

* Cases reflect the range of research methods taught at
undergraduate level and include qualitative research.

* Gives students an understanding of methodological
problems.

* Equips students to critically evaluate published research.

The author and publishers have made every effort to be fair to
the authors of the research described in this book. Like all
sciences, psychology is forged in the fire of criticism and
refinement, and we hope that the original researchers will
understand that any criticism is made with the utmost respect. If
you are an author of one of the pieces of research mentioned in the
book and would like to respond to the critique presented, please
e-mail your comments to Andrew Mc Aleer at
Andrew.Mc Aleer@oxon.blackwellpublishing.com.

Tabela de Conteúdo

List of Case Studies.

List of Solutions.

Preface.

1. Evidence in Psychology.

2. Case Studies.

3. Solutions.

4. Recap.

5. Cross-reference Chart.

Glossary.

References.

Index.

Sobre o autor

George Dunbar is Lecturer in Psychology at Warwick University. He is the author of Data Analysis for Psychology (1998) and has over 15 years’ experience of teaching research methods and statistics to psychology students.