If we want to find out about humans and human behavior, and if we want to be able to predict human behavior, we have to use scientific research methods. In this course we will look at ways of finding out about human social life. We will have a look at different research methods commonly used in psychology and try them out. Our goal is to become familiar with a number of research methods used in psychology and to find out about their strengths and limitations.
Learning objectives:
After this course students can…
· explain methodological and ethical aspects of psychological research.
· describe examples of influential historical and current studies in different fields of psychology.
· design and carry out small-scale research studies.
· analyze and evaluate the results and findings of research (including their own research studies).
Forms of assessment:
participation,
written research report,
presentation
