Introduction to Psychological Inquiry-I

Paper Code: 
24CPSY513
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To provide students with the fundamental knowledge of research methods used in Psychology

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24CPSY513

Introduction to Psychological Inquiry-I

(Theory)

CO91: 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.

CO92: Developing an understanding of the nature of qualitative and quantitative inquiry

CO93: Developing appropriate methodologies for procuring and organizing research data

CO94: Understanding the distinctive features of a select qualitative research methods and plan small qualitative research.

CO95: Understanding the important components of different types of research report and observing the precautions to maintain ethical and moral integrity of the researcher.

CO96: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, 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: 
The basics of research

The role of research in psychology- evaluating evidence, inferring causality, types of research and assessment of causality; aims and hypotheses in research- aims of research, types of hypotheses, difficulties in formulating aims and hypotheses

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Experimentation

Basic ideas- Research design, hypothesis, and variables; Manipulation, selection and measurement. Roles and responsibilities of experimenter; Conducting experiments: Procedural requirements; Basic experimental design; Control and experimental groups

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Variables, concepts and measures

Introduction, types of variables, measurement characteristics of variables; scales of measurement; Operationalising concepts and variables

12.00
Unit IV: 
Research Traditions

Quantitative & Qualitative Orientations Towards Research; Comparing qualitative and quantitative research

12.00
Unit V: 
Ethics in research

APA ethics: the general principles; research ethics; ethics and publication

Essential Readings: 
  1. Elmes, D.G., Kantowitz, B.H, & Roediger, H.L. (2006). Research Methods in Psychology (8th ed.). Belmont: Thomson Wadsworth.
  2. Howitt, D., & Cramer, D. (2007). Introduction to research methods in psychology. Pearson Education.
  3. Kerlinger, F. N. & Lee, H.B.(2000). Foundation of Behavioral Research (4th Ed.). Orlando: Harcourt College Publishers.
  4. Neuman, W.L. (2006). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (6th Ed.) Boston: Pearson Education.
  5. Shaughnessy, J.J. & Zechmeister, E.B. (1997). Research Method in Psychology (4th Ed.). London: McGraw Hill.

 

Suggested Readings:

    

  1. Kothari, C. R. (2004). Research methodology: Methods and techniques. New Age International.
  2. Mukul, G. (2011). Research methodology. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
  3. Panneerselvam, R. (2014). Research methodology. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd..

 

E Resources:

  1. Introduction to Psychological Research Methods: A course offered by The University of Queensland on Edx. Access via: https://www.edx.org/learn/psychology/the-university-of-queensland-introduction-to-psychological-research-methods

 

  1. Introduction to psychological Inquiry: A course offered by university of Monash on Edx. Access Via:  https://handbook.monash.edu/current/units/PSY1023

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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