Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology Edited by Michael C. Roberts and Stephen S. Ilardi Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology Blackwell Handbooks of Research Methods in Psychology Created for advanced students and researchers looking for an authoritative definition of the research methods used in their chosen field, the Blackwell Handbooks of Research Methods in Psychology provide an invaluable and cutting-edge overview of classic, cur- rent, and future trends in the research methods of psychology. • Each handbook draws together 20–5 newly commissioned chapters to provide com- prehensive coverage of the research methodology used in a specific psychological discipline. • Each handbook is introduced and contextualized by leading figures in the field, lending coherence and authority to each volume. • The international team of contributors to each handbook has been specially chosen for its expertise and knowledge of each field. • Each volume provides the perfect complement to non-research based handbooks in psychology. Handbook of Research Methods in Industrial and Organizational Psychology Edited by Steven G. Rogelberg Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology Edited by Michael C. Roberts and Stephen S. Ilardi Handbook of Research Methods in Experimental Psychology Edited by Stephen F. Davis Handbook of Research Methods in Clinical Psychology Edited by Michael C. Roberts and Stephen S. Ilardi © 2003 by Blackwell Publishing Ltd except for editorial material and organization © 2003 by Michael C. Roberts and Stephen S. Ilardi 350 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148-5018, USA 108 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1JF, UK 550 Swanston Street, Carlton South, Melbourne, Victoria 3053, Australia Kurfürstendamm 57, 10707 Berlin, Germany The right of Michael C. Roberts and Stephen S. Ilardi to be identified as the Authors of the Editorial Material in this Work has been asserted in accordance with the UK Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, except as permitted by the UK Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act 1988, without the prior permission of the publisher. First published 2003 by Blackwell Publishing Ltd Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Handbook of research methods in clinical psychology / edited by Michael C. Roberts and Stephen S. Ilardi. p. cm. – (Blackwell handbooks of research methods in psychology; 2) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-631-22673-7 1. Clinical psychology–Research–Methodology–Handbooks, manuals, etc. I. Roberts, Michael C. II. Ilardi, Stephen S., 1963– III. Series. RC467.8 .H36 2003 616.89′0072–dc21 2002151836 A catalogue record for this title is available from the British Library. Set in 10.5/12.5 pt Adobe Garamond by Graphicraft Limited, Hong Kong Printed and bound in the United Kingdom by TJ International, Padstow, Cornwall For further information on Blackwell Publishing, visit our website: http://www.blackwellpublishing.com To Our Wives: Karen, whose bemused tolerance of the mess in the basement office and of my general distraction when a book is in progress permitted its development. Michael Maria, whose love, friendship, and encouragement made this project possible. Steve Contents List of Contributors x Part I Clinical Psychology Research 1 1 Research Methodology and Clinical Psychology: An Overview 3 Michael C. Roberts and Stephen S. Ilardi 2 Addressing Validity Concerns in Clinical Psychology Research 13 Michael S. Finger and Kevin L. Rand 3 The Scientific Process and Publishing Research 31 Michael C. Roberts, Keri J. Brown, and Julianne M. Smith-Boydston 4 Ethical Considerations in Clinical Psychology Research 52 William A. Rae and Jeremy R. Sullivan Part II Research Designs 71 5 Evaluating Treatment Efficacy With Single-Case Designs 73 Cynthia M. Anderson and Christine Kim 6 Design and Analysis of Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Investigations 92 Andrea Follmer Greenhoot 7 The Analysis of Correlational Data 115 Charles M. Judd and Melody S. Sadler 8 Structural Equation Modeling in Clinical Psychology Research 138 Samuel B. Green and Marilyn S. Thompson viii Contents 9 Qualitative Methods in Psychological Research 176 Gloria L. Krahn and Michelle Putnam 10 Basic Principles of Meta-Analysis 196 Joseph A. Durlak Part III Topics of Research 211 11 Research Methods for Developmental Psychopathology 213 Eric M. Vernberg and Edward J. Dill Vignette: Research Methods for Developmental Psychopathology 232 Anne K. Jacobs 12 Adult Experimental Psychopathology 234 John P. Kline, Steven D. LaRowe, Keith F. Donohue, Jennifer Minnix, and Ginette C. Blackhart Vignette: Adult Experimental Psychopathology 260 Anne K. Jacobs 13 Child and Adolescent Assessment and Diagnosis Research 262 Paul J. Frick and Amy H. Cornell Vignette: Child and Adolescent Assessment and Diagnostic Research 282 Anne K. Jacobs 14 Adult Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis Research: Current Status and Future Directions 284 Thomas E. Joiner, Jr., and Jeremy W. Pettit Vignette: Adult Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis 305 Anne K. Jacobs 15 Therapy and Interventions Research with Children and Adolescents 307 Ric G. Steele and Michael C. Roberts Vignette: Therapy and Interventions Research with Children, Youth, and Families 327 Anne K. Jacobs 16 Therapy and Interventions Research with Adults 329 Anne D. Simons and Jennifer E. Wildes Vignette: Therapy and Interventions Research with Adults 352 Anne K. Jacobs 17 Research in Prevention and Promotion 354 George C. Tremblay and Barbara Landon Vignette: Research in Prevention and Promotion 374 Anne K. Jacobs