Conducting Applied Psychological Research: A Guide for Students and Practitioners

"This is such a useful book for applied psychology researchers - everything you need to think about at the start of a new study is there in one place.”

Sam Cartwright-Hatton, Professor of Clinical Child Psychology, University of Sussex, UK

“This book is aimed at those new to research or who might be feeling nervous about undertaking a new project. I like that it takes a pragmatic approach to introducing a range of methods, including covering different types of review.”

Professor Andrew R Thompson, Programme Director of the South Wales Clinical Psychology Training Programme, UK

Conducting Applied Psychological Research is a practical guide to undertaking research in applied psychology, helping you to consider who your participants are and how to keep them central throughout the process and to align your research question with your research methodology and analysis.

This book will lead you through the questions you need to ask yourself to ensure that your research is successful. The book includes coverage of:

• Your participants

• Research philosophy

• How to ask a research question

• Dissemination of your research

• A variety of research methods in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research.

Whether you are an undergraduate psychologist embarking on an applied research project for your dissertation or a qualified psychologist looking to expand your research skills, this book will give you the confidence to make good research decisions throughout your research project.

Charlotte Emma Wilson is Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. She has supported over 150 students and colleagues with their research in applied psychology in a diverse set of topics within clinical and developmental psychology.