This manual is primarily aimed at students - at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels - who seek a cohesive and comprehensive introduction to the research methods used in the field of psychology.

However, researchers who wish to refresh their knowledge about different research methods or teach this subject in undergraduate and postgraduate programs will also find a useful and practical resource in the pages of this publication.

The chapters of this specific book compose a comprehensive navigation guide through the different pathways of research methodology in the field of psychology. This navigation begins with effective guidance on searching for research questions and formulating research hypotheses, highlighting the ethical parameters that must be taken into account.

It proceeds with an analytical description of the different research designs, such as descriptive and experimental research designs, outlining the usefulness and limitations of each methodology, and concludes with the presentation of the method for analyzing research data and reporting research results.

Finally, an important advantage of this book is that all chapters are enriched with questions as well as examples from contemporary research, allowing the reader to think critically about the knowledge gained and to apply it in different research contexts.