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ISMAT 14557

Methods of Research II: Experimental Methods

Psychology (ISMAT)
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    It is intended to provide students with a structured and in-depth contact with experimental research methods allowing them to acquire and develop solid knowledge and skills in scientific research in Psychology.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    S1. The scientific method. S2. Nature and fundamentals of experimental research. S3. Experimental Research Methodologies S4. Experimental, quasi-experimental and single-case research designs S5. Repeated measurements, independent and mixed groups S6. Psychometric properties experimental research contexts S7. Design and development of experimental studies using computer applications S8. Analysis and interpretation of obtained data S9. Applications of experimental research to psychology (basic and applied) S10. Preparation of experimental research projects S11. Ethical issues. S12. Future directions.
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    Complementing the course " Research Methods I: Observational Methods¿ (first year), in this CU students should be able to: LO1: Deepen the knowledge of experimental research in Psychology, including the study of experimental research designs. LO2: Know the main data collection methodologies in experimental research, with particular emphasis on tasks using computer applications. LO3: Aqcuire skills related to methodological issues associated with experimental research are intended to be acquired in the context of the design and development of research projects and their implementation,  LO4 : Think critically about experimental research, namely on collecting, analysing and interpreting experimental data.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Coutinho, C. (2013). Metodologia de Investigação em Ciências Sociais e Humanas: Teoria e Prática . Coimbra: Almedina Davis, S. F. (2008). Handbook of research methods in experimental psychology. London: Wiley. Gravetter, F. J. & Forzano, L. B. (2011). Research methods for the behavioral sciences. London: Wadsworth. Kazdin, A. (2017). Research design in clinical psychology (5.ª ed.). Boston: Pearson. Martin, D. (2011). Doing psychology experiments. In J. J. Shaughnessy, E. B. Zechmeister, & J. S. Zechmeister (Eds.), Research methods in psychology. NY: McGraw Hill. Slife, B. D., Reber, J. S., & Richardson, F. C. (2005). Critical thinking about psychology: Hidden assumptions and plausible alternatives. Washington, DC: APA. Weiner, I. B., Healy, A. F., & Proctor, R. W., (2013). Handbook of psychology. Experimental psychology (Vol. 4). London: John Wiley & Sons. Pais-Ribeiro, J. (2010). Metodologia de investigação em psicologia e saúde (3.ª ed.). Porto: Legis Editora.  
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    Theoretical-practical classes are based on the use of expositive and interrogative teaching methods, for presenting the topics and fostering students' participation, respectively. In order to consolidate the knowledge, the topic presentation is based on several examples of studies in the field of clinical and health Psychology. In laboratory practice, the active method is preferred, which is focused on problem-solving using a collaborative approach. The UC contents are fully available in various formats, such as .pdf, videos or URLs on Moodle
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    7
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não