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Research Methodology in Psychology

This document provides information on a course titled "Research Methodology in Psychology". The 4 credit course aims to introduce students to basic research methodology principles and equip them with skills for conducting social science research. It covers topics like research design, sampling, data collection, analysis, and report writing. The course is divided into 6 modules focusing on areas such as problem identification, hypotheses, research tools, reliability and validity, and qualitative research. Assessment involves tests, presentations, and a final exam weighing 70% of the total grade.

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Research Methodology in Psychology

This document provides information on a course titled "Research Methodology in Psychology". The 4 credit course aims to introduce students to basic research methodology principles and equip them with skills for conducting social science research. It covers topics like research design, sampling, data collection, analysis, and report writing. The course is divided into 6 modules focusing on areas such as problem identification, hypotheses, research tools, reliability and validity, and qualitative research. Assessment involves tests, presentations, and a final exam weighing 70% of the total grade.

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Course Title: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN PYCHOLOGY Credit Units: 4

L T P/ SW/F TOTAL
Course Level: PG Course Code: PSYC658 S W CREDIT
UNITS
3 1 0 0 4
Course Objectives:

a) To introduce the basic principles of Research Methodology.


b) To discuss in-detail the sampling, data collection, analysis of data and report writing
c) To equip students with skills of various methods and techniques for scientific conduct of social science research

Pre-requisites:

Course Contents/Syllabus:
Weightage (%)
Module I: Introduction to Research Methodology 15%

 Introduction to research methodology in social sciences


 Objectives of social scientific research
 Steps in research(including synopsis and report writing)
 Double blind procedures.
 Research Design: experimental and Non – experimental, quasi-experimental design, cross- sectional .
 Types of research: Experimental research; Survey research; Expost-facto research, Case study and research
based on documentation

Module II: Problem, Hypotheses and Research Design
15%

 What is a Research Problem? ,Selecting the Problem ,Necessity of Defining the Problem Technique Involved in
 Defining a Problem Hypothesis: definition, concept and types
 Research design in exploratory, descriptive and casual research

Module III: Sampling 20%

 Concept, definition, Steps in Sampling Design ,Criteria of Selecting a Sampling Procedure


 Characteristics of a Good Sample Design ,
 Different Types of Sample and Sample Designs

Module IV: Tools in data collection


20%
 Case study
 Survey
 Rating Scale
 Observation
 Interview
 Standardized psychometric tools

Module V: Reliability, Validity and Tool Construction 20%

 Concept of reliability and types


 Concept of validity and types
 Steps in tool construction
 Item difficulty, Item discrimination
 Norm development

Module VI: Qualitative Research 10%


 Difference between qualitative and quantitative Research
 In-depth interviewing, case study, Ethnography, grounded theory, focus group, conversation analysis.
 Content analysis and Thematic Analysis

Student Learning Outcomes:


 On completion of the course the student will be able to understand, participate and conduct various steps involved in research.
 Differential understanding of appropriate techniques to be used in various types of scientific research in social sciences.
Pedagogy for Course Delivery: Lecture, Case presentation, Audio-visual

Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) End Term Examination

30% NA 70%

Theory Assessment (L&T):


Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term
Examination
Components (Drop
down) Class Test HA1 Presentation Attendance
Weightage (%)
10% 10% 5% 5% 70%

Texts:

 Kerlinger, F.,( 1983), Foundations of Behavioural Research, Surjeet Publications, Delhi

References:

 Katz, and Kahn, (1979). Research in Behavioural Sciences, Methuen, USA


 Smith, Jonathan, A. (Ed.) (2003) – Qualitative Psychology: A Practical Guide to Research Methods, Sage Publications.

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