Research Methods

This unit includes the following chapters.

“Thinking like a Scientist” explores important considerations for evaluating the trustworthiness of conclusions and theories.

“Research Designs” explains how psychologists test research questions using a variety of methods.

“Conducting Psychology Research in the Real World” highlights the importance of conducting research outside the psychology laboratory and reviews methods for conducting psychological research in the real world.

“Statistical Thinking” uses four recent research studies to teach how to draw valid inferences from data.

“The Replication Crisis in Psychology” explains why many research findings do not replicate and suggests solutions to the problem.