This must-have, practical guide for trainee psychologists working towards their British Psychological Society (BPS) qualification in either health psychology or clinical psychology is designed to address the key concerns and questions that students often have when applying research designs in real settings. The book: - Looks specifically at what is required to demonstrate research competence for the qualifications - Is structured around a simple question-and-answer format, making it easy to navigate - Is packed full of tips, including on ethical considerations and conducting qualitative and quantitative research designs and - Uses health and clinical psychology research examples to highlight key issues for trainees.