ISMAT 14554

Methods of Research I: Observation Methods

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  The CU Research Methods I: Observational Methods aims to introduce students to the theoretical foundations of scientific knowledge, as well as to develop their skills in conducting and analyzing scientific articles and other forms of scientific knowledge production. Teaching is based on lectures complemented by guided and autonomous practical training. This CU is designed to complement future units such as Data Analysis in Psychology and Research Methods II: Experimental Methods. The best research projects developed in this course will be presented by their authors at the XI JIICP
• ProgramaProgramme

  S1 – Introduction and foundations of research S2 – Stages of the research process: From topic selection to data collection S3 – Ethical issues in psychological research S4 – Preparation of a research project S5 – Theoretical models, formulation of research questions, and hypothesis formulation S6 – Definition of constructs and operationalization of variables S7 – Populations and samples: Significance and representativeness S8 – Selection of measures: Assessment domains and psychometric properties S9 – Research designs S10 – Internal and external validity S11 – The research protocol S12 – Data recording and storage S13 – Relationship between research and statistical procedures for data analysis S14 – Writing a research project in the format of a scientific article S15 – The practice of scientific research in Psychology
• ObjectivosObjectives

  LO1: To provide information on the foundations and basic characteristics of research in Psychology, on the methodological analysis and critique of the scientific literature, and on the theoretical-methodological discussion of specific issues and problems in the field of Psychology. LO2: To provide information on the stages involved in the development of research projects, through the systematic study of fundamental processes and specific strategies for research planning. LO3: To understand and apply the steps in designing research projects, research methodologies in Psychology, the critical interpretation of scientific articles from specialized journals, as well as the planning, development, and scientific writing of a research project. LO4: To promote the ability for critical reflection on specific issues and problems in the field of research in Psychology, through the critical interpretation of scientific articles from specialized journals.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  APA (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th Ed.). Washington: APA. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000 Christensen, L. B., Johnson, R. B., & Turner, L. A., (2020). Research methods, design, and analysis (13th Ed). Pearson Education, Inc. Cooper, H., Coutanche, M. N., McMullen, L. M., Panter, A. T., Rindskopf, D., & Sher, K. J. (Eds.). (2023). APA handbook of research methods in psychology (2nd ed.), Vol. 1. Foundations, Planning, Measures, and Psychometrics. American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000318-000 Cozby, P. C., & Bates, S. C. (2024). Methods in behavioral research. (15th Ed.). McGraw-Hill. Evans, J. (2007). Your psychology research project: The essential guide. Los Angeles: Sage. Goodwin, K. A., & Goodwin, C. K. (2017). Research in psychology: Methods and design (8th Ed.). Wiley. Leong, F. T. L., & Austin, J. T. (2006). The psychology research handbook. A guide for graduate students and research assistants. (2nd Ed.). Sage.  
• MetodologiaMethodology

  LM1: Theoretical-practical classes using expository, demonstrative, and participatory methods. LM2: Practical laboratory classes, aimed at training in the application of theoretical content to psychological research (implementation of a research project). LM3: Tutorial sessions and self-monitoring. LM4: E-based learning through Moodle.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  7
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não