In this successful text, Dr. Alan Kazdin describes research methods in psychology and provides criteria for conducting and evaluating clinical research. Unlike its competitors, the emphasis is on clinical psychology, but the issues and methods are relevant to counseling, education, school psychology, psychiatry, and social work. Also, the various stages of research are covered, with an emphasis on the special demands that are placed on the investigator. Research Design in Clinical Psychology, Third Edition continues to explain how methodology is an approach toward problem solving, thinking, and acquiring knowledge. This revised edition includes three new chapters which reflect the evolving nature of methodology and the proliferation of clinical research into many topic areas. In essence, students and clinicians will have a thorough knowledge of the entire research process from developing the idea, selecting methods, analyzing the results, and preparing the written scientific report.
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In an updated edition of this successful book, the author describes research methods in clinical psychology and provides criteria for conducting and evaluating clinical research. This edition continues to explain how methodology is an approach toward problem solving, thinking, and acquiring knowledge. New material on the evolving nature of clinical research into many topic areas is also included. Topics covered: drawing valid references; experimental research; case studies; interpreting data; ethics; and more. Clinical psychologists/psychiatrists, counselors, social workers and therapists.
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ALAN E. KAZDIN is John M. Musser Professor of Psychology at Yale University and director of Yale's Parenting Center and Child Conduct Clinic. He is 2008 president of the American Psychological Association and the author of many professional-audience books on child psychology and behavior published in dozens of countries. Kazdin lives in Hamden, Connecticut.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Practical information for researchers,
This review is from: Research Design in Clinical Psychology (4th Edition) (Paperback)
I've used Kazdin's book for several years now in planning my own research in the area of developmental psychopathology. I can see why others have criticized the book as being long-winded and somewhat dry - I wouldn't recommend reading the book cover-to-cover. However, the book is filled with practical advice on how to design research studies in the areas of clinical or abnormal psychology. I especially like Kazdin's discussion of the threats to internal and external validity that commonly plague research. I'd recommend this book as a "handbook" for researchers to reference when they need to look up specific topics or to plan a new project.
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A good source,
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This review is from: Research Design in Clinical Psychology (4th Edition) (Paperback)
This text is easy to follow with lots of examples. It can be a little redundant for people who have a good background in research; however, for beginners, it's a really good text.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Great book!,
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This review is from: Research Design in Clinical Psychology (4th Edition) (Paperback)
As a third year grad student, I read A LOT of textbooks. I can say that this is one of the better ones, with clear definitions and lots of examples. A great asset for any student.
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