Research Design in Clinical Psychology, 4th ed.

by Alan E. Kazdin, Ph.D., director of the Child Study Center and professor of psychology

Allyn & Bacon (Boston) 2002; 637 pages

This textbook describes and explains the methodology and design of research in clinical psychology. It covers experimental design, assessment, sources of artifact and bias, data evaluation and interpretation, and ethical and professional issues. The book identifies and discusses the principles, obstacles, artifacts, biases, strategies and guidelines relevant to each stage of research.