To gain practical experiences in the development of research ideas, planning and setting up an experiment, data collection, data analysis using SPSS, drawing figures using Excel, and manuscript writing.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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Learning Outcomes |
Program Outcomes |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
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1) To be able to select a strategy that is appropriate for a research question. |
6,7,8,9,10 |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
B, D, E, G |
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2) To be able to discuss the basic features of different research strategies. |
6,7,8,9,10 |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
B, D, E, G |
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3) To be able to apply knowledge of controlling extraneous variables in experiments. |
6,7,8,9,10 |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
B, D, E, G |
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4) To be able to compare and contrast between- and within-subjects designs; To be able to select the appropriate design. |
6,7,8,9,10 |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
B, D, E, G |
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5) To be able to explain small N designs. |
6,7,8,9,10 |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
B, D, E, G |
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6) To be able to carry out duties in various steps of the research process from deciding on a research question to interpreting and reporting the findings. |
1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10 |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
B, D, E, G |
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7) To be aware of issues involved in writing research reports and articles. |
6,7,8,9,10,15,16 |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
B, D, E, G |
Course Flow
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Week |
Topics |
Study Materials |
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1 |
Introduction to the Course |
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2 |
Introduction to Experiment 1 (class project) |
Background literature |
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3 |
Planning of and preparations for Experiment 1 |
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4 |
Data collection |
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5 |
Data collection |
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6 |
Data analysis using SPSS |
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7 |
How to write manuscript 1 |
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8 |
Manuscript 1 due |
Appropriate literature |
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9 |
Introduction to Experiment 2 (team projects) |
Background literature |
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10 |
Planning and preparations of team projects |
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11 |
Data collection |
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12 |
Data collection |
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13 |
Data analysis using SPSS |
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14 |
Manuscript 2 due |
Appropriate literature |
Recommended Sources
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Textbook |
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Additional Resources |
Published articles relevant to the research conducted in the course |
Material Sharing
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Documents |
Sample reports and articles, materials for the class experiment |
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Assignments |
Tasks relevant to preparations of the experiments |
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Exams |
Writing of research reports |
Assessment
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IN-TERM STUDIES |
NUMBER |
PERCENTAGE |
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Midterm exam (manuscript) |
1 |
50 |
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Final exam (manuscript) |
1 |
50 |
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Total |
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100 |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade |
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50 |
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Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade |
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50 |
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Total |
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100 |
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Course Category |
Basic Professional Courses |
Course’s Contribution to Program
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No |
Program Learning Outcomes |
Contribution |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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1 |
Mastering the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and historical trends of psychology as a scientific discipline. |
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X |
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2 |
Demonstrating familiarity with the subfields of psychology and their methods and applications. |
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X |
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3 |
Incorporating the theories and empirical bases of psychology. |
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X |
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4 |
Comparing the similarities and differences of other scientific disciplines with psychology, understanding their potential contribution to psychology, and develop an awareness of interdisciplinary studies. |
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X |
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5 |
Understanding the basic characteristics and principles of psychological research, and research ethics. |
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X |
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6 |
Understanding the basic research methods in psychology, including research design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation by using recent information technologies. |
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X |
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7 |
Designing and conducting research studies to answer psychological questions by using relevant research methods, knowledge and skills. |
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X |
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8 |
Learning to access knowledge, to use it effectively, to review interdisciplinary literature, and to use the relevant database and other resources. |
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X |
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9 |
Applying critical thinking and scientific approach to understand theories, research methods and applications in psychology. |
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X |
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10 |
Developing analytical, critical and creative thinking and expression—being both logical and fluent. |
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X |
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11 |
Developing an awareness of potential application areas of main research findings in psychology. |
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X |
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12 |
Incorporating theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of psychology and its related areas of specialization. |
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X |
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13 |
Learning the application areas and methods of psychology, and understanding the importance of the commitment to the professional code of ethics. |
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X |
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14 |
Integrating psychological knowledge and theories to produce social, cultural and theoretical explanations within the framework of professional code of ethics. Exhibiting an awareness of social sensitivity and individual responsibility. |
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X |
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15 |
Working effectively both as a team, as well as independently. |
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X |
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16 |
Thinking, reading, writing, and communicating in English effectively. |
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X |
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ECTS
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Activities |
Quantity |
Duration |
Total |
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Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours) |
14 |
5 |
70 |
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Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) |
14 |
5 |
70 |
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Mid-Term Preparation |
1 |
25 |
25 |
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Final Examination |
1 |
25 |
25 |
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Total Work Load |
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190 |
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Total Work Load / 25 (h) |
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7,6 |
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ECTS Credit of the Course |
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8 |