Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology

Michael C. Roberts is Director of the Clinical Child Psychology Program at the University of Kansas. He has authored and co-edited 14 books, including the Handbook of Clinical Child Psychology (third edition edited with C. Eugene Walker, 2001), Beyond Appearances: A New Look at Adolescent Girls (edited with Norine G. Johnson and Judith P. Worell, 1999), and Helping Children Cope with Disasters and Terrorism (edited with Annette M. La Greca, Wendy K. Silverman, and Eric M. Vernberg, 2002).Stephen S. Ilardi is Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Kansas. His published research has focused on the assessment and treatment of major depression, with an emphasis on the clinical integration of theory and methods from the domain of cognitive neuroscience. In 2001, he received the Theodore Blau Award for Early Career Contributions to Clinical Psychology from the Society of Clinical Psychology.

"This book is truly weighty in size and content...it provides excellent comprehensive overview chapters of every aspect of clinical psychological research and implications for practice." Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry"Roberts and Ilardi and their authors have done a marvelous job presenting a cutting-edge array of methods and applications in clinical psychology research. This publication captures the vigor and excitement present in the field today. The text is practical, broad in scope, yet with sufficient depth to guide practicing clinical researchers. It should be used in graduate education and will also prove helpful to seasoned investigators." John Curry, Duke University "Roberts and Ilardi have created an impressive, comprehensive, and cutting-edge handbook of research methods and data-analytic procedures. This volume will be an invaluable resource for researchers and students alike. All aspects of the research process are represented. The individual chapters are excellent - very understandable and clear, with many practical examples provided." Annette M. La Greca, University of Miami "Focusing on new developments and cutting-edge advances in research methods, this handbook should have a wide audience. Summing up: Recommended." S. M. Valente, University of Southern California, Choice, December 2003

• List of Contributors xPart I Clinical Psychology Research 11 Research Methodology and Clinical Psychology: An Overview 3Michael C. Roberts and Stephen S. Ilardi2 Addressing Validity Concerns in Clinical Psychology Research 13Michael S. Finger and Kevin L. Rand3 The Scientific Process and Publishing Research 31Michael C. Roberts, Keri J. Brown, and Julianne M. Smith-Boydston4 Ethical Considerations in Clinical Psychology Research 52William A. Rae and Jeremy R. SullivanPart II Research Designs 715 Evaluating Treatment Efficacy With Single-Case Designs 73Cynthia M. Anderson and Christine Kim6 Design and Analysis of Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Investigations 92Andrea Follmer Greenhoot7 The Analysis of Correlational Data 115Charles M. Judd and Melody S. Sadler8 Structural Equation Modeling in Clinical Psychology Research 138Samuel B. Green and Marilyn S. Thompson9 Qualitative Methods in Psychological Research 176Gloria L. Krahn and Michelle Putnam10 Basic Principles of Meta-Analysis 196Joseph A. DurlakPart III Topics of Research 21111 Research Methods for Developmental Psychopathology 213Eric M. Vernberg and Edward J. DillVignette: Research Methods for Developmental Psychopathology 232Anne K. Jacobs12 Adult Experimental Psychopathology 234John P. Kline, Steven D. LaRowe, Keith F. Donohue, Jennifer Minnix, and Ginette C. BlackhartVignette: Adult Experimental Psychopathology 260Anne K. Jacobs13 Child and Adolescent Assessment and Diagnosis Research 262Paul J. Frick and Amy H. CornellVignette: Child and Adolescent Assessment and Diagnostic Research 282Anne K. Jacobs14 Adult Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis Research: Current Status and Future Directions 284Thomas E. Joiner, Jr., and Jeremy W. PettitVignette: Adult Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis 305Anne K. Jacobs15 Therapy and Interventions Research with Children and Adolescents 307Ric G. Steele and Michael C. RobertsVignette: Therapy and Interventions Research with Children, Youth, and Families 327Anne K. Jacobs16 Therapy and Interventions Research with Adults 329Anne D. Simons and Jennifer E. WildesVignette: Therapy and Interventions Research with Adults 352Anne K. Jacobs17 Research in Prevention and Promotion 354George C. Tremblay and Barbara LandonVignette: Research in Prevention and Promotion 374Anne K. Jacobs18 Research in Ethnic Minority Communities: Cultural Diversity Issues in Clinical Psychology 376Yo Jackson                                                                                                                                  Vignette: Research in Ethnic Minority Communities 394Anne K. Jacobs19 Investigating Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology 396ichael C. Roberts, Jodi L. Kamps, and Ephi J. BetanVignette: Investigating Professional Issues in Clinical Psychology 418Anne K. Jacobs20 Reflections on the Future of Clinical Psychological Research 420Stephen S. Ilardi and Michael C. RobertsIndex 433