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Introduction to Psychological Enquiry-II
To develop an understanding of various experimental designs in terms of their assumption, applications and limitations
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Introduction to Psychological Enquiry-II (Theory)
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CO131: Developing an understanding of the nature of qualitative and quantitative inquiry CO132: Understanding the various research paradigms CO133: Knowing how to carry out qualitative research including data collection, qualitative data analysis and a basic knowledge of the various approaches to qualitative inquiry CO134: Developing a basic knowledge of how to carry out quantitative research with an emphasis on survey research, correlational and experimental CO135: 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. CO136: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction |
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
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Uses; Theoretical Orientation to Types of Design- Pre & Post Test, Quasi-experimental, Randomized Group Design, Factorial Design.
Reliability, Validity and Norms- introduction, relevance and types; alternatives to the true score model
introduction; the process of assessment; culture and assessment; the tools of psychological assessment- test, interview, case history data, behavioural observation, computer as tool
Test conceptualization; test construction- scaling, writing items, scoring items; item analysis; test revision
Format and Style of Research Report; Oral Presentations; Research Proposals
- 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.
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:
- Psychological Testing: Principles, Applications, and Issues:https://www.pdfdrive.com/psychological-testing-principles-applications-and-issues-e38366010.html
- Psychological Testing: https://www.pdfdrive.com/psychological-testing-e18920930.html
- The Use of Psychological Testing for Treatment Planning and Outcomes Assessment: Volume 3: https://www.pdfdrive.com/the-use-of-psychological-testing-for-treatment-...
