Experimental Psychology : Methods of Research

F.J. McGuigan

F. J. McGuigan (1924–1998), whose full name was Frank Joseph McGuigan, was an American psychologist, researcher, and educator known for his contributions to experimental psychology and psychophysiology. His research explored the relationship between cognitive processes and physiological activity, particularly the subtle muscular responses associated with thinking. McGuigan authored Experimental Psychology: A Methodological Approach, later published under the title Experimental Psychology: Methods of Research. The book presents psychology through the principles of scientific investigation, covering hypothesis formulation, experimental design, control of variables, statistical analysis, and interpretation of findings. His writing emphasizes rigorous methodology and provides students with a systematic foundation for conducting psychological research.