Introduction to Psychological Enquiry-II

Paper Code: 
24CPSY613
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To develop an understanding of various experimental designs in terms of their assumption, applications and limitations

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24CPSY613

Introduction to Psychological Enquiry-II

(Theory)

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

Suggested Readings:

 

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

 

E Resources:

  1. Psychological Testing: Principles, Applications, and Issues:https://www.pdfdrive.com/psychological-testing-principles-applications-and-issues-e38366010.html

 

  1. Psychological Testing: https://www.pdfdrive.com/psychological-testing-e18920930.html

 

  1. The Use of Psychological Testing for Treatment Planning and Outcomes Assessment: Volume 3:https://www.pdfdrive.com/the-use-of-psychological-testing-for-treatment-...

 

 

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