This text presents a clear description of concepts and skills important for conducting psychological research by providing clear, simple examples. Author Dawn McBride covers the basic material you would expect to find in a methods text, but organizes material as chronological steps in designing, conducting, and presenting a psychology research study. She employs the special pedagogical approach of spaced repetition throughout the text to offer students various learning opportunities in multiple contexts. Both the organization and pedagogy work together to create a logical scaffolding upon which students can build their knowledge. End-of-chapter quizzes, a student website, and a lab manual allow students to test themselves and practice what they've learned. Key FeaturesChapter organization mirrors the steps in the research process in the first part of the book and then lays out the details ('œnuts and bolts') of different types of research designs in the second half of the book. This sequencing of information reflects the logical, natural progression of the research process that students will be lead through. The spaced repetition of concepts follows a proven memory/learning model that will maximize student retention of important information. Paired with the step-by-step organization, this approach better equips students to build their knowledge systematically. Examples and activities employed in each chapter will come from a wide range of psychological settings, giving students a useful overview of real research being done in the field. End-of-Chapter Quizzes allow students to assess how well they've learned the material and can also be used by instructors as assignments. The robust lab manual will provide the perfect supplement for instructors who will also be teaching a lab component with their methods course or would simply like to provide their students with more guidance and practice in conducting their own research project. A student website allows students to test their knowledge, explore additional resources for deeper learning, and practice what they've learned.