Psychology Ba (C), Research Methods - Design and Statistical Analysis, 7,5 credits
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Psykologi GR (C), Forskningsmetod och statistik för Psykologprogrammet, 7,5 hp
Psychology Ba (C), Research Methods - Design and Statistical Analysis, 7,5 credits
General data
- Code: PS099G
- Subject/Main field: Psychology
- Cycle: First cycle
- Progression: (C)
- Credits: 7,5
- Progressive specialization: G2F - First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- Education area: Medicin 60%, Samhällsvetenskap 40%
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Human Sciences
- Answerable department: Psychology
- Approved: 2015-03-31
- Date of change: 2017-06-15
- Version valid from: 2017-09-04
Aim
The course aims to deepen knowledge of the quantitative method’s data analysis and design, and using interview as way to collect data in the qualitative method.
Course objectives
On completion of this course students will be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
• use statistical software to calculate and interpret ANOVA.
• describe and compare the most frequently used post hoc tests.
Competence and skills
• choose method of analysis of variance based on research question and data.
• based on a given field, plan and carry out a qualitative field survey (qualitative target 8).
• present/report qualitative data
Judgment and approach
• determine when factor and regression analysis can be used, and also interpret and evaluate results using these methods.
• critically review and evaluate qualitative findings.
Content
In-depth studies in ANOVA and multivariate analysis.
Quasi-experimental designs and statistical considerations.
Factor analysis and regression analysis, focusing on knowing how to use and interpret.
The qualitative interview and the qualitative research process.
Qualitative data processing and interpretation of qualitative data.
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
Teaching forms include teaching and group sessions in the statistics part of the course, and supervision and seminars in the qualitative part of the course.
Examination form
Examined through a written examination.
Link to subject-specific grading criteria: http://www.miun.se/en/student/services/gradingcriteria
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Other information
Attendance at the course seminars, group work, and laboratory session is compulsory. Students not meeting the requirement of compulsory attendance may be given the opportunity to make up the work missed the next time the course is offered.
Course reading
Required literature
- Author: Shadish, R.W., Cook, & Campbell.
- Title: Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs
- Ort: Boston, MA
- Edition: Senaste upplagan/latest edition
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
- Comment: Kapitel ett till och med tio, 340 sidor
- Author: Lantz, A.
- Title: Intervjumetodik
- Ort: Stockholm
- Edition: Senaste upplagan/latest edition
- Publisher: Studentlitteratur AB
- Author: Howitt, D.
- Title: Introduction to qualitative metohods in psychology
- Edition: Senaste upplagan/latest edition
- Publisher: Pearson Custom Publishing
- Author: Dancey, C. P., & Reidy, J.
- Title: Statistics without maths for psychology
- Edition: Senaste upplagan/latest edition
- Publisher: Trans Atlantic Publications