Advanced Searching in PsycARTICLES
- From the library homepage
- Go to the A-Z Database List
- Find the letter P and click on PyscARTICLES
On that screen, it's perfectly fine to simply enter a keyword search to quickly begin reviewing articles on your topic, for example:
"brain development" and reading
However, you might want to explore some of the advanced search techniques available on that page. You can, for example, use dropdown menus on the page to narrow your search.
For instance, you can narrow your search to a specific type of Methodology, such as Clinical Trial, Empirical Study, and others:
Methodology
| Include | Exclude | Methodology | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Study | 319 | ||
| Longitudinal Study | 83 | ||
| Interview | 23 | ||
| Brain Imaging | 21 | ||
| Followup Study | 17 | ||
| Prospective Study | 16 | ||
| Qualitative Study | 11 | ||
| Clinical Trial | 6 | ||
| Mathematical Model | 4 | ||
| Twin Study | 3 | ||
| Retrospective Study | 2 | ||
| Clinical Case Study | 1 | ||
| Experimental Replication | 1 | ||
| Field Study | 1 | ||
| Literature Review | 1 | ||
| Scientific Simulation | 1 |
By narrowing the results to the types of Methodology, you will find precise answers to your research question.