How to Design and Report Experiments
- Andy Field - University of Sussex, UK
- Graham Hole - University of Sussex, UK
Research Methods in Psychology
While many books look at the fundamentals of doing successful experiments and include good coverage of statistical techniques, this book very importantly considers the process in chronological order with specific attention given to effective design in the context of likely methods needed and expected results. Without full assessment of these aspects, the experience and results may not end up being as positive as one might have hoped. Ample coverage is then also provided of statistical data analysis, a hazardous journey in itself, and the reporting of findings, with numerous examples and helpful tips of common downfalls throughout.
Combining light humour, empathy with solid practical guidance to ensure a positive experience overall, How to Design and Report Experiments will be essential reading for students in psychology and those in cognate disciplines with an experimental focus or content in research methods courses.
Absolutely essential book for first year undergraduates learning how to design experiments and write up their work. This book serves as a very useful 'must have' companion all the way through any psychology degree. Highly recommended!
Looks very promising as a readable guide to improving research design and writing.
The book is well laid out with clear sections and practical, sensible advice for students in the field of Psychology. Although it is fairly detailed, the subdivisions make it easy to find the most relevant points at different parts of the research process which is appealing. I am sure it will provide valuable assistance at all stages of the project from design, data collection and writing up. The format presented in the book matches exactly what we would expect from written reports and so should be a useful guide enabling students to produce the best written work possible.
A simple, step-by-step guide to designing and reporting experiments.
Provides essential information for all those students conducting experimental research.
Really good book. Have recommended it for all my super visees dealing with experimental designs. Also have suggested it to other people for their dissertation students.
I will be adopting this book for my 2014 Research Methodology Course. This is the most relevant and easy to follow book that I have used. Its is very clear in its instruction. I use the book this the other book by Andy Field (Discovering Statistics Using SPSS). It a good good to use both at undergraduate an postgraduate levels.
This book elaborates on some of the shorter points in Fiel's Discovering statistics and is a good supplement if you need more insight in experimental design.
A lot of the info doubles with the Discovering Statistics Book, but some chapters will be useful for my students in empirical classes.
A very valuable piece of work that combines statistical methodology and research design. I do recommand that book to my students. The language is very funny and makes it very readable.