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Research Methods in Psychology
Paper Code:
PSY 412
Credits:
03
Contact Hours:
45.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
- To develop an understanding of various statistical techniques in terms of their assumptions, applications and limitations.
- To acquire competencies to organize data for computer analysis.
- To acquire elementary competencies in using computer packages of statistical analyses.
- This course deals with research methods that are employed in field settings. Also, familiarity with multivariate techniques is expected.
9.00
Unit I:
Overview of Psychological Research:
Goals of Psychological Research; Sources of Research Ideas; Scientific Approach & Psychology- Empiricism, Determinism, Parsimony, Testability; Basic & Applied Research
9.00
Unit II:
Research Traditions :
Quantitative & Qualitative Orientations Towards Research; Comparing Qualitative& Quantitative Research Traditions; Steps in Research
9.00
Unit III:
Methods of Data Collection:
Case study, Observation, Interview & Focus Group Discussion, Survey, Use of Secondary Data
9.00
Unit IV:
Research Designs:
Uses; Theoretical Orientation to Types of Design- Pre & Post Test, Randomized Group Design, Factorial Design.
9.00
Unit V:
Documentation in Psychology:
Format and Style of Research Report; Oral Presentations; Research Proposals ; Ethics in Psychological Research
Essential Readings:
- Elmes, D.G., Kantowitz, B.H, & Roediger, H.L. (2006). Research Methods in Psychology (8th ed.). Belmont: Thomson Wadsworth.
- Neuman, W.L. (2006). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (6th Ed.) Boston: Pearson Education.
- Bryman, A. (2004). Quantity and Quality in Social Research. Routledge.
- Kerlinger, F. N. & Lee, H.B.(2000). Foundation of Behavioral Research (4th Ed.). Orlando: Harcourt College Publishers.
- Shaughnessy, J.J. & Zechmeister, E.B. (1997). Research Method in Psychology (4th Ed.). London: McGraw Hill.
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