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Designing and Doing Research
So you need to do a research project. The resources on this page can help you:
- Find examples of empirical research.
- Find topic overviews and concept explanation.
- Find detailed descriptions of a variety of research methods.
- Learn how to use statistics in Psychology research.
Examples of Research
Use our Journal Databases to find original research (empirical studies), including examples of different methodologies.
Many databases, including PsycINFO, allow you to limit your results to empirical studies. For example, in PsycINFO you'll see this option:
Websites
- Augsburg College Institutional Review BoardIn order to protect research subjects, all human research must have prior review and approval. Look here for information about Augsburg's Institutional Review Board, including procedures, deadlines, and forms.
- Research Methods Knowledge BaseSee this online textbook for research methods, including basic foundations, sampling, measurement, design, analysis, and writing up results.
Reference Books
Use the following reference books in our collection to help you plan your research.
If you need more information than these books provide, you can try searching our catalog for more books on research methods and statistics.
Try using keywords like:
- psychology research methodology
- social sciences methodology
- psychology statistical methods
- social sciences interviewing
Refine by Topic on the left on the search results screen to focus your search even further.
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods by Call Number: Reference H62 .S34 2004 v. 1–3Find both quick descriptions and in-depth explanations of research methods topics.
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods by Call Number: Reference H61 .S234 2008 v. 1–2Learn about core concepts and techniques in qualitative research, including research design and planning, theory, ethics, data coding, research dissemination, and much more.
The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research by Call Number: Reference H62 .H2455 2005Explore contemporary and long-standing issues in the theory and practice of qualitative research with dozens of in-depth essays.
Encyclopedia of Survey Research Methods by Call Number: Reference HN29 .E53 2008 v. 1–2Find comprehensive information and methodological examples from the field of survey research (using questionnaires or statistical surveys to gather data).
Designing and Conducting Survey Research: A Comprehensive Guide by Call Number: Reference HA31.2 .R43 2005This in-depth, practical guide explains all the major components of survey research.
Encyclopedia of Measurement and Statistics by Call Number: Reference HA29 .S2363 2007 v. 1–3Find accessible overviews and in-depth explanations of measurement and statistics concepts and terms.
Dictionary of Statistics & Methodology: A Nontechnical Guide for the Social Sciences by Call Number: Reference HA17 .V64 2005Find easy-to-understand, short definitions for statistics terms and techniques.
APA Dictionary of Statistics and Research Methods by Call Number: Reference BF 76.5 .A7263 2014
The Psychologist's Companion by Call Number: Reference BF 76.8 S73 2010ISBN: 0521195713Publication Date: 2010-10-11A good handbook for writing in Psychology. Includes sections on research, literature reviews, APA guidelines, and more.
