Research Methods in Psychology

Paper Code: 
PSY 412
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

  
 

On completion of this course, the students will be able to:

CO81: Understand the basics of research methods used in psychology

CO82: Identify and understand the qualitative and quantitative research methods

CO83: Develop appropriate methodologies for procuring and organizing research data

CO84: Demonstrate skills on designing research through various methods

CO85: Learn to present well-drafted research proposals and 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: 
  • Bryman, A. (2004). Quantity and Quality in Social Research. Routledge.
  • Elmes, D.G., Kantowitz, B.H, & Roediger, H.L. (2006). Research Methods in Psychology (8th ed.). Belmont: Thomson Wadsworth.
  • Kerlinger, F. N. & Lee, H.B.(2000). Foundation of Behavioral Research (4th Ed.). Orlando: Harcourt College Publishers.
  • Neuman, W.L. (2006). Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (6th Ed.) Boston: Pearson Education.
  • Shaughnessy, J.J. & Zechmeister, E.B. (1997). Research Method in Psychology (4th Ed.). London: McGraw Hill.
References: 

Suggested Readings

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

E Resources

  • ResearchGate
  • JSTOR
  • Proquest
  • Shodhganga
  • Delnet
  • Google Scholar
  • National Digital Library (NPTEL)
  • Academia

Journals

  • Behavior Research Methods
  • International Interdisciplinary Research Journal
  • International Journal of Methodology
  • Journal of counseling psychology
  • Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research (JSIR)
  • Philosophy of the social sciences
  • Psychology and aging
  • Qualitative Psychology
  • School Psychology Review

 

Academic Year: 
2022-23
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