research methods in clinical psychology

1. Presented by
Ayesha Fatima
Fatima Noor

2. Introduction
Clinical psychology is a branch
of psychology that focuses on
assessing, diagnosing, and
treating mental, emotional, and
behavioral disorders. They may
use different therapeutic
approaches, such as cognitive-
behavioral therapy (CBT),
psychodynamic therapy,
humanistic therapy, or family
systems therapy, depending on
the needs of the client and the
nature of the presenting
problem.

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Research methods in clinical psychology refer to the
systematic approaches and techniques used to gather, analyze,
and interpret data in order to answer research questions and
investigate psychological phenomena .
These methods involve the application of scientific principles
to study human behavior, mental processes, and
psychological disorders, with the aim of advancing
knowledge, understanding, and effective practice in the field
of clinical psychology.
Research Methods

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 Sample selection:
 Ethical considerations:
 Measurement and assessment:
 Research design:
 Replicability:
 Bias in research publication:
Critical Issues in Research in Clinical
Psychology:

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 is a type of observational study that examines a
population or a sample at a single point in time. It
aims to gather data on various variables of interest
from different individuals or groups within a specific
population. In cross-sectional research, data is
collected simultaneously, allowing researchers to
analyze relationships, patterns, and characteristics
within the population at a particular moment.
1. Cross Sectional Method

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 Study Design:
 Data Collection:
 Data Analysis:
 Snapshot in Time:
Key features

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 is a type of observational study that involves
collecting data from the same individuals or groups
over an extended period. It aims to examine changes,
patterns, and relationships within the population
across multiple time points.
 The primary purpose of longitudinal research is to
understand how variables change over time and to
examine the relationships between different
variables.
2.Longitudinal Research

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 Study Design:
 Data Collection:
 Follow-up:
 Change and Stability:
 Confounders:
Key features

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 also known as outcome evaluation or effectiveness
research is a branch of clinical psychology that focuses on
assessing the effectiveness of interventions or treatments
in producing desired outcomes. It involves studying the
effects of specific treatments or interventions on
individuals or groups with the goal of determining their
effectiveness, efficiency, and overall impact on improving
psychological well-being or reducing psychological
symptoms.
3.Treatment Outcome Research:

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Treatment Intervention:
Outcome Measures:
Control or Comparison Groups:
Data Collection and Analysis:
Key Components

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 is a qualitative research method that involves in-depth
exploration and analysis of a specific individual, group,
event, or phenomenon.
 In case study research, researchers typically select a single
or small number of cases that are considered informative
and representative of the phenomenon or issue of interest.
The cases can be individuals, organizations, communities,
or even specific events. Researchers collect data through
various methods, such as interviews, observations,
document analysis, and sometimes psychological
assessments or measurements.
4.Case Study Research

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Holistic Perspective:
Contextualized Understanding:
Qualitative Data Collection:
Inductive Analysis:
Key Features

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 is a research approach that focuses on studying
individual cases or participants over time. It is a
systematic and rigorous method used in clinical
psychology to evaluate the effects of interventions or
treatments on a single individual. Unlike group-
based research designs, single case design research
allows for a detailed examination of the individual's
response to the intervention.
5.Single Case Design Research

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A-B Design
A-B-A Design:
Multiple Baseline Design:
Types