Psy2700 - Quantitative Research Methods

Useful resources for PSY2700 - Quantitative Research Methods - Research Proposal and Annotated Bibliography

This guide was designed for the requirements of the course.

Melissa's Presentation slide deck as of Summer 2026

Finding peer-reviewed articles:

Where to search:

APA PsycInfo with filters:

  • Academic (Peer-Reviewed) Journals - for the peer-reviewed requirement, turn this off for the rest
  • Publication Date - last 10 years or as needed
  • Available Online
  • Language - English or as needed
  • Age Groups - can select multiple options
  • Population Group
  • Methodology

Also consider using Natural Language Search (under Search Options)

OneSearch and use the filters:

  • Academic (Peer-Reviewed) Journals - for the peer-reviewed requirement, turn this off for the rest
  • Publication Date - last 10 years or as needed
  • Available Online
How to search:
  • Boolean concept clusters as explained in the slide deck
  • Natural Language Search (under Search Options)
  • Use genAI (eg ChatGPT, Gemini) to compose your boolean search. Example prompt and result from ChatGPT - substitute your own topic in the prompt.

More help understanding quantitative research methods in psychology:

Sage Research Methods:

  • Texts and videos about different types of research studies, including psychology-specific

Specific ebooks that may help:

 

Zotero:

  • Zbib - Quick bibliography for the annotated bibliography part of assignment
  • Full Zotero - app+online account+Connector browser plugin
  • Zotero Connector picks up citations from OneSearch and PsycInfo
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