Introduction to Psychological Enquiry-II

Paper Code: 
CPSY 613
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Learning Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

  
 

CO 65: Developing an understanding of the nature of qualitative and quantitative inquiry

CO 66: Understanding the various research paradigms

CO 67:  Knowing how to carry out qualitative research including data collection, qualitative

data analysis and a basic knowledge of the various approaches to qualitative inquiry

CO 68:  Developing a basic knowledge of how to carry out quantitative research with an

emphasis on survey research, correlational and experimental

CO 69:  Awareness of the basic features of various types of research undertaken with human

beings and understanding of the use of basic terminology used in human research.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team teaching

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

 

  

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Research Designs:

Uses; Theoretical Orientation to Types of Design- Pre & Post Test, Quasi-experimental, Randomized Group Design, Factorial Design.

12.00
Unit II: 
Fundamentals of measurements:

Reliability, Validity and Norms- introduction, relevance and types; alternatives to the true score model

12.00
Unit III: 
Psychological testing and assessment:

Introduction; the process of assessment; culture and assessment; the tools of psychological assessment- test, interview, case history data, behavioural observation, computer as tool

12.00
Unit IV: 
Test Development:

Test conceptualization; test construction- scaling, writing items, scoring items; item analysis; test revision

12.00
Unit V: 
Documentation in Psychology

Format and Style of Research Report; Oral Presentations; Research Proposals

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Cohen, R. J., Swerdlik, M. E., & Phillips, S. M. (2009). Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement. Mayfield Publishing Co.
  • Elmes, D.G., Kantowitz, B.H, & Roediger, H.L. (2006). Research Methods in Psychology (8th ed.). Belmont: Thomson Wadsworth.
  • Howitt, D., & Cramer, D. (2007). Introduction to research methods in psychology. Pearson Education.
  • Kerlinger, F. N. & Lee, H.B.(2000). Foundation of Behavioral Research (4th Ed.). Orlando: Harcourt College Publishers.
  • Neuman, W.L. (2006). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (6th Ed.) Boston: Pearson Education.
  • Shaughnessy, J.J. & Zechmeister, E.B. (1997). Research Method in Psychology (4th Ed.). London: McGraw Hill
References: 

Suggested Readings:

  • Goddard, W., & Melville, S. (2004). Research methodology: An introduction. Juta and Company Ltd.
  • Kothari, C. R. (2004). Research methodology: Methods and techniques. New Age International.
  • Mukul, G. (2011). Research methodology. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
  • Panneerselvam, R. (2014). Research methodology. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd..

E Resources:

  • ResearchGate
  • JSTOR
  • Proquest
  • Shodhganga
  • Delnet
  • Google Scholar
  • National Digital Library (NPTEL)
  • Academia

Academic Journals:

  • Behavior Research Methods
  • International Interdisciplinary Research Journal
  • International Journal of Methodology
  • Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (JSIR)
  • Philosophy of the social sciences
  • Qualitative Psychology
  • School Psychology Review

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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