APA Handbook of Research Methods in Psychology. Vol. 1 : Foundations, planning, measures, and Psychometrics

"The three-volume 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. The simplest choice for organizing the presentation of material is the temporal sequence in which they will make these decisions. The earliest chapters in the handbook address the broadest questions related to research designs. These involve both (a) which research designs are most appropriate for which question; and (b) how to think about the ethicality and feasibility of the designs that address the question and the measures available. Next, handbook chapters describe the types of data that psychologists most often collect and how to determine whether the measurement techniques are the best ones for the research purpose. Later, the chapters return to issues of research design and present a panoply of options, further divided along more nuanced distinctions in their objectives. Chapters on techniques for data analysis follow, again with special attention to the fit between design, measurement, and analysis. Finally, issues and choices to be considered when writing up research to share with the community of psychologists are discussed in the handbook's concluding chapters."--Publisher's description "Discussions of ethics in psychology often focus primarily on misconduct, punishment, and legal sanctions, and too often ignore aspirations, values, principles, and virtues. The net effect of this unbalanced approach creates an atmosphere in which psychologists have viewed ethics as unpleasant and frightening, instead of inspiring and uplifting. Psychologists naturally must be concerned about laws, codes, and regulations, but these documents do not constitute the beginning and end of the conversation on ethics. The editors of this 2-volume reference propose that ethics is best viewed as a striving toward the highest ethical ideals, not just as an injunction against rule violation--a perspective they refer to as "positive ethics" or "active ethics"--And they encourage psychologists to elevate their ethical observance above the minimal standards found in law and enforceable ethics codes. Against this backdrop, handbook contributors investigate the complexities of ethical behavior in clinical, educational, forensic, health, and "tele-" psychology. Several chapters zero in on the teaching of ethics and on ethically minded research relevant to professionals working in experimental psychology. By comparison with many ethics textbooks, this two-volume handbook covers a wider range of subjects and pursues them in greater detail. For instance, it reflects important recent advances in research and technology that present new opportunities and challenges for practice and scholarship. Also, it takes a serious look into some burgeoning new areas such as life coaching and providing services over the Internet. These are just two examples of developments that present fascinating, novel ethical questions that deserve attention. Significant perspectives presented in the handbook include: (a) Ethics is more than the knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations that govern the profession and discipline of psychology. (b) Competent psychologists rely on overarching ethical theories, as well as laws and regulations, when they live up to their highest ethical ideals. (c) Attention to ethical issues is especially important as psychologists move into new and increasingly complex areas of practice"--Publicity materials. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved) Contents Editorial Board About the Editor-in-Chief Contributors Series Preface Introduction: Objectives of Psychological Research and Their Relations to Research Methods Chapter 1. Perspectives on the Epistemological Bases for Qualitative Research Chapter 2. Theories of Causation in Psychological Science Chapter 3. Ethics in Psychological Research: Guidelines and Regulations Chapter 4. Ethics and Regulation of Research With Nonhuman Animals Chapter 5. Cross-Cultural Research Methods Chapter 6. Research With Underresearched Populations Chapter 7. Developing Testable and Important Research Question Chapter 8. Accessing Relevant Literatur Chapter 9. Obtaining and Evaluating Research Resources Chapter 10. Psychological Measurement: Scaling and Analysis. Chapter 11. Sample Size Planning Chapter 12. Behavioral Observatio Chapter 13. Question Order Effects Chapter 14. Interviews and Interviewing Techniques Chapter 15. Using Diary Methods in Psychological Research Chapter 16. Automated Analysis of Essays and Open-Ended Verbal Responses Chapter 17. The Current Status of “Projective” “Tests” Chapter 18. Objective Tests as Instruments of Psychological Theory and Research Chapter 19. Norm- and Criterion-Referenced Testing. Chapter 20. Brief Instruments and Short Forms Chapter 21. Eye Movements and Cognitive Processes Chapter 22. Response Time Distributions Chapter 23. Psychophysics Chapter 24. Peripheral Physiological Measures of Psychological Constructs Chapter 25. Hormone Assay Chapter 26. Electroencephalographic Methods in Psychology Chapter 27. Event-Related Potentials Chapter 28. Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Chapter 29. Beyond ERP and fMRI: Other Imaging Techniques for Studying Human Brain Function Chapter 30. Combined Neuroimaging Methods Chapter 31. Noninvasive Stimulation of the Cerebral Cortex in Social Neuroscience Chapter 32. Construct Validity Chapter 33. Reliability Chapter 34. Generalizability Theory Chapter 35. Item-Level Factor Analysis Chapter 36. An Introduction to Item Response Theory Models and Their Application in the Assessment of Noncognitive Traits Chapter 37. Measuring Test Performance With Signal Detection Theory Techniques "In the pages of this handbook, you will find 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. These are the tools that we use to conduct our rational analyses. At the broadest level, when choosing a method you make decisions about (a) what data or measurement techniques will best capture the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that interest you; (b) what research design best fits the question that you want to answer; and (c) what strategies for data analysis best match the characteristics of your design and measurements. The simplest choice for organizing the presentation of material is the temporal sequence in which you will make these decisions. This is roughly what we have done. In Volume 2, interpretive research designs that emphasize a qualitative approach are detailed in Part I. Volume 2, Parts II through VI, introduces designs that emphasize an etic (or theory-specified), more quantitative approach to research. In Volume 2, Part V, designs are introduced that focus on theory-testing questions, rely heavily on quantification, and are used to study change in individual units. The designs in Volume 2, Part VI, are labeled "Neuropsychology" and "Biological Psychology." Here you will find designs for theory-driven research that derive largely from the more biological end of psychology's family tree"--Book. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved) "In the pages of this handbook, you will find 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. These are the tools that we use to conduct our rational analyses. At the broadest level, when choosing a method you make decisions about (a) what data or measurement techniques will best capture the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that interest you; (b) what research design best fits the question that you want to answer; and (c) what strategies for data analysis best match the characteristics of your design and measurements. The simplest choice for organizing the presentation of material is the temporal sequence in which you will make these decisions. This is roughly what we have done. So, the earliest chapters in Volume 1, Parts I and II, address the broadest questions related to research designs. These involve both (a) which research designs are most appropriate for which question and (b) how to think about the ethicality and feasibility of the designs that address your question and the measures available to you. Next, the chapters in Volume 1, Parts III and IV, describe the types of data that psychologists most often collect and how to determine whether the measurement techniques that you might choose are the best ones for your purpose"--Introduction. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) "The three-volume 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 you make decisions about (a) what data or measurement techniques will best capture the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that interest you; (b) what research design best fits the question that you want to answer; and (c) what strategies for data analysis best match the characteristics of your design and measurements. The simplest choice for organizing the presentation of material is the temporal sequence in which you will make these decisions. This is roughly what we have done. Chapters on techniques for data analysis are found in Volume 3, Part I, with special attention to the fit between design, measurement, and analysis. Finally, issues and choices you must consider when you write up your research to share with the community of psychologists are discussed in the handbook's concluding chapters, in Volume 3, Part II"--Create. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) V. 1. Foundations, Planning, Measures, And Psychometrics -- V. 2. Research Designs : Quantitative, Qualitative, Neuropsychological, And Biological -- V. 3. Data Analysis And Research Publication. Harris Cooper, Editor-in-chief ; Paul M. Camic ... [et Al.], Associate Editors. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.