The Cambridge Handbook of Research Methods and Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences: Volume 2 : Volume 2: Performing Research

The second of three volumes, this handbook covers some of the most cutting-edge topics in research methods across the social and behavioral sciences, focusing on performing research. It is written by knowledgeable and prolific methodologists from around the globe and is a must-read for anyone interested in conducting high-quality research.

In a time where new research methods are constantly being developed and science is evolving, researchers must continually educate themselves on cutting-edge methods and best practices related to their field. The second of three volumes, this Handbook provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of a variety of issues important in developing, designing, and collecting data to produce high-quality research efforts. First, leading scholars from around the world provide an in depth explanation of various advanced methodological techniques. In section two, chapters cover general important methodological considerations across all types of data collection. In the third section, the chapters cover self-report and behavioral measures and their considerations for use. In the fourth section, various psychological measures are covered. The final section of the handbook covers issues that directly concern qualitative data collection approaches. Throughout the book, examples and real-world research efforts from dozens of different disciplines are discussed.