Psychological Research Methods I (5cr)
Course unit code: C-10122-PSY--104
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Institution
- University of Tampere
Objectives
The student understands the basics of the formation of scientific knowledge, is familiar with typical research designs and data collection methods in psychology, knows the stages of research, and is aware of the associated ethical principles, especially in human-related research.
Content
The course consists of a book exam. The student is expected to study the materials independently. The material covers, for example, theories, hypotheses, measurements, variables, experimental designs, key data collection methods in psychology, relationships between variables, qualitative methods, as well as research ethics, especially in research with human participants.