Psychology MA, Research Methods III, Advanced Research Methods and Statistics, 7,5 credits

Aim

This course aims to provide a deepening knowledge in multifactorial statistical methods that are frequently used in psychological research.

Course objectives

After completing the course, students will:

Knowledge and understanding
- have deeper knowledge about multifactorial statistical methods, such as Structural Equation Modeling, and Confirmatory Factor Analysis, but also other multivariate methods for analyzing data, such as ANCOVA and MANOVA.
- have an overall comprehension about other multivariate statistical methods.

Skills and Abilities
- demonstrate the ability to apply multifactorial statistical methods when designing a research study within a relevant area of research related to the program.

Judgement and approach
- demonstrate the ability to interpret and value results from advanced studies regarding provided hypotheses and designs.
- demonstrate the ability to relate to and value ethical aspects within the field of research related to the program.

Content

The course provides an overview of multifactorial statistical methods that are frequently used in the area of emotion research. The course content has focus on deepening knowledge about Structural Equation Modeling, and Confirmatory Factor Analysis, but also other multivariate methods for analyzing data, such as ANCOVA and MANOVA. The student will furthermore go into more depth in a specific statistical method in order to design a study within a research area relevant to the program.

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits (ECTS) with a major in psychology. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits (ECTS) with a different major and 60 credits in psychology. English B/English 6 from Swedish gymnasium or the equivalent.

For admission to the course the students must be admitted to the Master Program in Emotion Psychology and must have completed: Psychology, Research Methods I, Statistics and Research Design, 7.5 and Psychology, Research Methods II, Research Methods in Emotion Psychology, 7.5 credits.

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

The course is a distance learning course with a limited number of compulsory meetings on campus in Östersund, Sweden. Participation via distance communication means is compulsory throughout the course. Students are required to be active in the course’s room in the online learning platform. The platform is the primary communication tool used for students and teachers, and students will find all information needed to complete the course in the course room.

Examination form

2101: Written assignment, 4 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

2102: Individual written exam, 3.5 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.

Link to subject-specific criteria for marks www.miun.se/betygskriterier

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.