Research Methods for Forensic Psychologists: A guide to completing your research project Contributor(s): Brown, Sarah (Author), Sleath, Emma (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415732425 ISBN-13: 9780415732420 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $209.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Forensic Medicine - Psychology | Forensic Psychology - Social Science | Criminology |
Dewey: 614.15 |
LCCN: 2014049467 |
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.33 lbs) 288 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Research Methods for Forensic Psychologists is an accessible and comprehensive textbook that introduces students to the research process in forensic psychology. Adopting a problem-based learning approach, this book offers a 'how-to' guide to the whole research process and empowers readers to develop their own programme of research, from initial vague ideas, to developing a research question, to carrying out a methodologically rigorous research project, to disseminating the findings. The text is centred on five case studies, sufficiently different in nature to address the most common research methodologies. Each case study is linked with a specific research question that will be used to illustrate the research process throughout the rest of the book. Topics covered in the book include:
Throughout, issues of common difficulty or confusion are highlighted and activities are provided for readers to consider and apply the information discussed further. Additional reading sections and summaries are also provided at the end of each chapter. This book is essential reading for advanced students in Forensic Psychology, as well as trainees and practitioners within relevant forensic psychology organisations. |