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Research Methods in Psychology
Paper Code:
PSY 123
Credits:
4
Contact Hours:
60.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
- To provide an overview of scientific approaches to psychological research in terms of sampling techniques, scientific method and experimental designs.
- To acquaint the students with various psychometric approaches.
12.00
Unit I:
Introduction to Research Methodology
Science and Scientific approach; Meaning purpose of Research, Steps in research with special emphasis on concepts like problem, Hypothesis, Constructs and variables; Applied and Basic Research; Rationale of Research in Psychology.
12.00
Unit II:
Sampling
Principles and methods, Representative sampling plans.
12.00
Unit III:
Methods of Research
Single case study method; survey methods; ex-post facto; field studies.
12.00
Unit IV:
Tools of data collection
observation; interview schedules; questionnaire; semantic differential, Q-methodology.
12.00
Unit V:
Application of computer in psychological research.
Essential Readings:
- Kerlinger, Fred, N. (1980). Foundations of behavioral Research (Revised Edition)Holt, Rinehart and Winston, N.Y.
- Kothari, C.R. (1987). Research Methodology, Wiley Eastern, New Delhi.
References:
- Bailey, K.D. (1978). Methods of Social Research. The Free Press New York.
- Cattell, R.P. (1966). Handbook of Multivariate Experimental Psychology. Rand McNancy, Chicago.
- Gear, W (1975). Introduction to Computer Science, SRA.
- Guy, R.F., Edgley, C.E., Arefat, J and Allen, D. E. (1987). Social Research Methods : Puzzles and Solutions. Allyn and Bacon, Boston.
- Holt, R.R. (1978). Methods in Clinical Psychology (Vols. I & II) Plenun Press, N.Y.
- Whiting J.W., M. (1969). Methods and Problem in Cross-culture research. In B. Lindzey and E. Aronson (Eds). The Handbook of Social Psychology, Addison Wesley N.Y.
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