This must-have, practical guide for trainee psychologists working towards their British Psychological Society (BPS) qualification in either health psychology or clinical psychology is designed to address the key concerns and questions that students often have when applying research designs in real settings. The book: - Looks specifically at what is required to demonstrate research competence for the qualifications - Is structured around a simple question-and-answer format, making it easy to navigate - Is packed full of tips, including on ethical considerations and conducting qualitative and quantitative research designs and - Uses health and clinical psychology research examples to highlight key issues for trainees.

The best book on research methodology that I have ever read.' - Dr Richard Cooke, Health Psychologist, School of Life & Health Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK

About the Author
MARTIN DEMPSTERis Research Co-ordinator for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme at Queen's University Belfast, Chair of the BPS Division of Health Psychology - Northern Ireland, and Chief Assessor for the BPS Qualification in Health Psychology. He is a Chartered Psychologist and a Health Psychologist with12 years ofexperiencein conducting research in the areas of clinical and health psychology, including the supervision and assessment of many professional doctorate and PhD students.

Reviews
'The best book on research methodology that I have ever read.' - Dr Richard Cooke, Health Psychologist, School of Life & Health Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UK



Book Information
ISBN 9780230279193
Author Martin Dempster
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 318g