This book gives an overview of the key topics in quantitative methods. Written by an academic who has specialised in quantitative methods in Psychology across a range of sub disciplines, it highlights how crucial understanding quantitative methods is to understanding research in psychology and beyond.First, it briefly considers the history of quantitative methods in psychology citing some key figures in both psychology and statistics. Next it introduces sampling theory, and its role in understanding who our findings apply to.
In the next part of the book there will be a focus on some core methods. Next, the book looks at how robust quantitative research can impact other fields and policy through improving ecological validity and reliability. This book is an essential text for all students of quantitative methodology.,This book gives an overview of the key topics in quantitative methods.
Written by an academic who