Methodological Issues and Strategies in Clinical Research

This book is a must-read for all students and trainees in clinical and counseling psychology and the go-to resource for everyone interested in clinical science. It is an updated classic from the foremost leader in clinical psychological science. Kazdin assembled the best works in psychological methods to walk us through all stages of the research process emphasizing the importance of using science to understand and treat clinical disorders while at the same time addressing the challenges and pitfalls head-on. This updated masterpiece will be required reading in the training of the next generation of clinical scientists. - Jutta Joormann, PhD, Richard Ely Professor and Chair of Psychology, Yale University, New Haven, CT Once again, Alan E. Kazdin has interwoven his own research design and methodological contributions with those of leading scholars across a variety of relevant areas to describe and clarify research and methodological issues in scientific inquiry. The result-an expanded and updated contemporary fifth edition of a book that will continue to serve as the model for informing and addressing methodological issues. It simply sets the standard in this arena for both academic and clinical readers. - W. Edward Craighead, PhD, ABPP, J. Rex Fuqua Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Department of Psychology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Alan E. Kazdin, PhD, is a research scientist and sterling professor of psychology and child psychiatry at Yale University where he also served as chairman of the psychology department, director of the Child Study Center, director of child psychiatric services, and chair of the publications committee. He has published 5 books on methodology, parenting and child rearing, psychosocial interventions, interpersonal violence, and novel treatment delivery models. His awards include the Research Scientist and MERIT Awards from the National Institute of Mental Health and the Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Science of Psychology from the American Psychological Foundation.