Writing Psychology Research Proposals integrates the teaching of knowledge in research method with skills in formulating and writing research proposals. Using an experiential approach and organized around the task of writing a complete APA-style research proposal, the book guides readers in understanding and applying critical concepts and processes in behavioural science research methods. It helps them justify and propose a randomized controlled trial of the efficacy of a treatment for a common mental health problem, including establishing a scientific premise for their argument, reading basic research on the epidemiology of the disorder and applied research on existing interventions, and identifying gaps in the treatment outcome literature. Writing Psychology Research Proposals provides cleverly crafted small group activities that mimic peer review and teach how to provide explicit positive and corrective feedback, and evaluate the rigorousness of individual research approaches. The book builds social capital as well as intellectual capital as readers learn about the culture of science and its emphasis on collaboration and rigor. Teaches knowledge and skills through brief didactic presentationsIncludes individual and group activities to support close reading of scientific papersGuides the reader in the construction of arguments for a research proposalEngages readers in subject selection, measurement, research design, and hypothesis testingEncourages researchers to be conscientious and engaged peer reviewers INDICE: 1. The research process: An overview of the culture of science and the methods used in conducting research2. Establishing epidemiological significance: Demonstrating the importance and nature of the problem, and understanding who is at risk3. Establishing the theory of the Problem: Understanding mechanisms which initiate and maintain the problem4. Establishing the theory of the Solution: Evaluating effective interventions and identifying interventions that are appropriate for the population at risk5. Identifying gaps in the Literature: Identifying threats to internal and external validity. Proposing new hypotheses and new approaches6. Testing hypotheses: Developing the research design and linking the design to the literature reviewed7. Preparing for analyses and understanding potential results
- ISBN: 978-0-12-815680-3
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 250
- Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2020
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés