Reference Books on Psychology Research
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Research Methods in Psychology (3rd Ed.) - Open Educational ResourceThe overarching goal of this textbook is to present the basics of psychological research methods — focusing on the concepts and skills that are most widely shared within the discipline — emphasizing both their centrality to our field and their contribution to our understanding of human behavior.
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Research Methods in Psychology
Call Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2012This volume covers discoveries based in neuroscience, clinical psychology's new interest in evidence-based practice and mindfulness, and new findings in social, developmental, and forensic psychology. -
Handbook of Research Methods in Experimental Psychology
Call Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2003The Handbook of Research Methods in Experimental Psychology presents a comprehensive and contemporary treatment of research methodologies used in experimental psychology. -
The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research in Psychology
Call Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2017The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research in Psychology provides comprehensive coverage of the qualitative methods, strategies, and research issues in psychology. -
The SAGE handbook of Quantitative Methods in Psychology
Call Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2009The SAGE Handbook of Quantitative Methods in Psychology covers a methodological topic with equal attention paid to established theory and the challenges facing methodologists as they address new research questions using that particular methodology.
Major Psychology Databases
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PsycInfo - APA (EBSCOhost) -- 1806-presentA large and comprehensive index of peer-reviewed psychology journals, plus selected book chapters, books, and dissertations, in some cases back to the 1800's. Produced by the American Psychological Association.
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PsycArticles - APA (EBSCOhost)Articles from all American Psychological Association journals. Coverage back to the first issue of each journal, for example Psychological Review goes back to 1894.
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Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCOhost)Academic journals, magazines, periodicals, reports, books, and videos in all subjects.
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SocINDEX with Full Text (EBSCOhost)Database for sociology, with solid coverage for social work, social psychology, addictions, and criminal justice issues. Full text for journals dating back as far as 1908, with selective text and abstracts for others going back as far as 1895, plus numerous books, conference papers, and other monographs.
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Education Research Complete (EBSCOhost)Journals and magazines along with books and conference papers. Coverage dates vary, but a few titles go back to 1975.
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JSTOR - PsychologyAccess to scholarly psychology journals through JSTOR which is an online library of journals, academic ebooks, and primary sources.
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Annual ReviewsCritical reviews in the subject areas of the physical and social sciences. Offers primary research literature to guide researchers to the principal contributions in the field. Limited titles available, other titles may be requested through the Interlibrary Loan process.
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Core Psychology Methods Journals
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