The Process of Research in Psychology

The Process of Research in Psychology, 5th Edition, written by Dawn M. McBride, is a behavioral research methods textbook published in 2024 by SAGE Publications, Inc. This resource aims to guide undergraduate psychology students step by step through the scientific research process utilized by professional behavioral researchers.

Coverage addresses how behavioral investigation is structured and executed, including observational methods in psychology. The text details both the conceptual distinction and the continuous interaction between basic research and applied research. Within these framework discussions, scientific measurement criteria such as validity and reliability are introduced and systematically revisited across varied research settings.

To demonstrate practical relevance, the volume illustrates how behavioral research principles apply to specialized subject areas, including human factors psychology and industrial-organizational psychology. This practical focus offers direct support for readers examining behavioral study design and analysis.