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:
- Texts and videos about different types of research studies, including psychology-specific
Specific ebooks that may help:
- A Quick Guide to Quantitative Research in the Social Sciences, 2020
- Writing up Quantitative Research in the Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2016
- The SAGE Handbook of Quantitative Methods in Psychology, 2009
- Quantitative Psychological Research: A Student's Handbook, 2004
- 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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