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PSY2117 - Quantitative Methodology 2

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours D

Course content

The course builds on the basic understanding of quantitative research. This course thoroughly goes through the most commonly used statistical analyses in quantitative psychological research and the most common data collection methods (questionnaire, experiment and registry data). The statistical analyzes that are reviewed mainly include ANOVA (various variants in addition to one-way, e.g. factorial/mixed), multiple regression, and exploratory factor analysis. In the review of these analyses, emphasis is on what criteria you need for choosing the appropriate statistical tests, analyses of assumptions, and additionally interpretations of the results from these tests based on the applied research design. The students will get an introduction to how they can investigate and understand interaction effects. The course also emphasizes effect sizes and statistical power.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

  • The student has in-depth knowledge of quantitative research designs and statistical analyzes used within psychology.
  • The student is knowledgeable of the calculations and interpretations of interaction effects, effect sizes, confidence intervals and assessment of statistical power.
  • The student has fundamental knowledge of the assessment of the psychometric properties of an instrument.

Skills:

  • The student can carry out all steps in the research process, from formulating a problem and deriving testable hypotheses based on the problem, collecting data, preparing datasets, handling missing data, independently justifying the choice of statistical analyses, carrying out the analyses and interpreting the results independently based on strengths and challenges of the research design.
  • The student can assess statistical power and can interpret effect sizes.
  • The student can report and discuss the results from the analyses and account for limitations related to the generalisation of the results.

General competence:

  • The student can critically analyze and communicate relevant research, and can master methodological and statistical forms of expression.
  • The student has developed a critical perspective to assess the application area of ​​various statistical tests, and knows the importance of statistical power and effect sizes.
  • The student has insight into the areas of use, benefits, assumptions and limitations of the various statistical tests and quantitative methods in general.
  • The student can, under supervision, carry out a quantitative research project, including data collection, analysis and presentation of the results in accordance with established practice (APA) and comply with ethical guidelines and current legislation that involves health research.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and exercises

Compulsory assignments

  • One written 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)

Required previous knowledge

PSY1120, PSY1011, PSY1111, PSYPRO 4111, PSYK4111 or equivalent.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
PSYK4317 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
PSY2017 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
PSYPRO4317 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences and Psychology
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Psychology

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 D 2024-12-04 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL311 brun sone Sluppenvegen 14 28
SL311 grønn sone Sluppenvegen 14 68
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 D INSPERA
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.
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