TY - BOOK AU - Shaughnessy, J.J.|Zechmeister, E.B.|Zechmeister, J.S. TI - Research methods in psychology SN - 0-07-249446-8 AV - BF 76.5 .S53 2003 PY - 2003/// CY - New York PB - McGraw-Hill KW - Research|Psychology N1 - Discusses psychological inquiry and the significance of understanding methods used to carry out research since research psychologists play a role in looking for evidence, making the case and giving verdicts concerning principles and mental processes that are true. Takes a problem-solving approach to the study of research methods and examines both the strengths and weaknesses of different research methods. Includes several examples from psychology literature so as to enable students who have an interest in this area to learn about research methods and psychology.The website designed for the book is www.mhhe.com/shaughnessy6 ER -