Creating Models in Psychological Research / by Olivier Mesly.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mesly, Olivier, Author.

Series:

SpringerBriefs in Psychology, 2192-8363

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Psychology—Methodology.

Psychometrics.

Psychological Methods/Evaluation.

Local Subjects:

Psychological Methods/Evaluation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (134 p.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2015.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This concise reference serves as a companion to traditional research texts by focusing on such essentials as model construction, robust methodologies and defending a compelling hypothesis. Designed to wean Master's and doctorate-level students as well as new researchers from their comfort zones, the book challenges readers to engage in multi-method approaches to answering multidisciplinary questions. The result is a step-by-step framework for producing well-organized, credible papers based on rigorous, error-free data. The text begins with a brief grounding in the intellectual attitude and logical stance that underlie good research and how they relate to steps such as refining a topic, creating workable models and building the right amount of complexity. Accessible examples from psychology and business help readers grasp the fine points of observations, interviewing, simulations, interpreting and finalizing data and presenting results. Fleshed out with figures, tables, key terms, tips, and questions, this book acts as both a friendly lecturer and a multilevel reality check.

Contents:

General Principles

Basic Principles

Building Complexity

More on Data Percolation

Some Qualitative Techniques

Simulation and Quantitative Techniques

The Hypothetico-Deductive Method

Steps to Finalizing the Research

Writing.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

3-319-15753-1