Handbook of Research Methods in Social and Personality Psychology

This indispensable sourcebook covers conceptual and practical issues in research design in the field of social and personality psychology. Key experts address specific methods and areas of research, contributing to a comprehensive overview of contemporary practice. This updated and expanded second edition offers current commentary on social and personality psychology, reflecting the rapid development of this dynamic area of research over the past decade. With the help of this up-to-date text, both seasoned and beginning social psychologists will be able to explore the various tools and methods available to them in their research as they craft experiments and imagine new methodological possibilities. Reflects rapid changes in social psychology research methods since 2000 Additional chapters emphasize new areas of study and research Highlights methods useful to researchers not only in psychology, but in education, business and law