Course - Psychological Research Methods - PSY1111
PSY1111 - Psychological Research Methods
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | E |
Course content
The course provides an introduction to the scientific method and its use in psychological research, as well as the entire research process; generation of research ideas, research design (experiments, qualitative designs etc.), data collection (selection strategies, interviews, observational data, surveys etc.), data analysis (descriptive statistics, bivariate analyses, coding and categorization of textual data etc.) as well as reporting and discussing of results. Ethics, judicial regulations, and guidelines will also be central aspects. The mandatory assignment will give practical experience with data analysis and reporting and discussing of results.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student has developed a basic understanding of and familiarity with the scientific mindset, terminology, and procedure in both qualitative and quantitative psychological research. The student is knowledgeable about current judicial aspects of research (NSD, REK, Lovdata) and about ethics in a historical perspective.
Skills
The student has developed the ability to apply methodological terminology in analyses of different types of psychological knowledge and present these in a written manner.
The student can write basic academic texts that follow formal requirements.
The student has extensive knowledge of the research process and can execute fundamental analyses of research data as well as report and disseminate psychological research results.
General competence
The students can express themselves in writing in a way that satisfies basic requirements of scientific standards. The student can convey relevant concepts related to psychological research methodologies and knows what research designs best fit different quantitative and qualitative research questions.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures 2 hours per week, assignments, and colloquiums.
Compulsory assignments
- Compulsary assignment
Further on evaluation
Previously approved mandatory assignments are approved for repeat of exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Psychology (BPSY)
Psychology (ÅPSY)
Recommended previous knowledge
None
Required previous knowledge
None
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYPRO4111 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2022 | |
| PSY1001 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2022 | |
| PSY1011 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2022 | |
| PSYK4120 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2022 | |
| SOS1002 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2022 | |
| MET3001 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2022 | |
| PSY1120 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2022 | |
| PED1005 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 | |
| PSYK4111 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2024 |
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Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Psychology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Psychology
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-12-05 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates SL311 grønn sone Sluppenvegen 14 68 SL310 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 46 SL310 lilla sone Sluppenvegen 14 80 SL310 blå sone Sluppenvegen 14 12 - Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"