Research Methods in Psychology

Paper Code: 
PSY 412
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 

Course Objectives (COs):

This course will enable the students to –

 

  1. To develop an understanding of various statistical techniques in terms of their assumptions, applications and limitations.
  2. To acquire competencies to organize data for computer analysis.
  3. To acquire elementary competencies in using computer packages of statistical analyses.
  4. This course deals with research methods that are emPSOyed in field settings. Also, familiarity with multivariate techniques is expected.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning Outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

 

 

 

 

PSY 412

 

 

 

 

 

Research Methods in Psychology

The students will be able to –

CO64: Understand the basics of research methods used in psychology

CO65: Appreciate the importance of scientific research

CO66: Understand ethical issues in research

CO67: Demonstrate skills on designing research through various methods and learn to document the research findings.

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

 

 

 

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.

 

Academic Year: 
2020-21
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