Steve, you might want to check out some books authored by Eileen
Gambrill as being relevant to those interested in clinical and social
work fields. While I have not examined them exhaustively, they appear
to provide an emphasis on critical thinking ideas and understanding of
relevant research approaches that might be useful in preparing some
class/lecture material. Gary Peterson
Psychology
Saginaw Valley State University
Steve VandenAvond wrote:
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> Hi all!
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> Sorry for what I am sure is a repeat request. I teach at a small
> liberal arts college in which many of our psychology majors either go on
> to get master's degrees in social work, counseling, or school psych, or
> get jobs as case workers in social service settings. Needless to say,
> like many students, those at SLC are interested in applied psych.
> Likewise, the students here see research methods as a course for "those
> few that would like to either get a Ph.D. or work for one!" I have
> tried to focus on the applications of research methods to their daily
> lives (e.g., evaluating product info, political info, etc.) and their
> eventual professional lives (e.g., program evaluation), but I find that
> it's almost as if I am battling against the textbook (I have tried
> Zechmeister's books and one by McBurney). Does anyone have any
> suggestions for research methods books that focus a bit more on applied
> research? Thank you sincerely in advance. Happy summer!!!
>
> Steve
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