Methods in Psychological Research
Video and Multimedia
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Video Links
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“Science Works: How the Scientific Review Process Works”
Dr. Kevin Padian, Professor of Integrative Biology, discusses the scientific peer review process. -
“Peer Review in 5 minutes”
This video provides the entire peer review process in a 5-minute video. -
“Quick Advice on How to Read a Psychology Journal Article”
A brief overview on breaking down a psychology research article into manageable pieces.
Audio Links
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“Brain Scans Predicts Who Will Be Repeat Offender”
This clip contains information from Kent Kiehl, a professor of psychology at the University of New Mexico, about his study on brain scans on criminals, a good example of research and statistical analysis. -
“A Poker Player’s Tells Are in the Hands as Much as The Face”
Michael Slepian, a graduate student in psychology, discusses his study of poker players, a good example of research methods in psychology.
Web Resources
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Understanding Articles in Psychology
This article helps individuals read and understand articles in psychology. -
Research Articles
This page breaks down the elements of a research article.