- It allows us to escape the realm of pure speculation or appeal to authority
- Helps us extend and modify our theories as well as establish their parsimony and utility
- The enhancement of our ability to predict and understand the behavior, feelings, and thoughts of the people served by clinical psychologists

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Overview of some of the principal methods, strategies, and issues in clinical research.

Research Methodology in Clinical Psychology

Trull , T. J., &amp; Prinstein , M. J. (2013). Research Methods in Clinical Psychology . In Clinical Psychology (Eighth, pp. 93–124). Textbook, Wadsworth Cengage Learning . 

Clinical Psychology Eighth Edition 

It  is important to distinguish between statistical significance and practical significance when interpreting statistical results.

Statistical vs. Practical Significance 

Purposes of Research 

There are many methods of research utilized in Clinical Psychology. 

Methods of Research in Clinical Psychology

Research involves significant ethical considerations, as participants have rights and investigators have responsibilities towards them. The American Psychological Association published an updated set of ethical standards in 2002. However, these guidelines were not always applied in the past, and historical studies often involved major ethical violations that prompted the development of modern standards.

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