ECTS credits ECTS credits: 6
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 99 Hours of tutorials: 3 Expository Class: 24 Interactive Classroom: 24 Total: 150
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Social, Basic and Methodological Psychology
Areas: Behavioural Science Methodology
Center Faculty of Psychology
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable | 1st year (Yes)
With the teaching of this subject it is intended that the students achieve the following objectives:
- To know the basic terminology of the different research modalities in Psychology.
- To acquire basic knowledge about the different methods and designs of research in Psychology.
- To introduce students to the philosophy of research, so that they learn to plan and structure research work, choosing the most appropriate method, design and techniques.
- To read and critically analyze scientific reports or communications.
Block I. The research process in Psychology
Topic 1: Methods and designs of scientific research in psychology.
Block II. Experimental methodology
Topic 2. The experiment. Phases. Control of variance
Topic 3. Intergroup designs. Characteristics, types and techniques of data analysis. Elaboration of the research report
Topic 4. Intragroup designs. Characteristics, types and techniques of data analysis. Elaboration of the research report
Block III. Quasi-experimental research
Topic 5. Concept. Quasi-experimental designs. Intrasubject replication designs
Block IV. Selective methodology
Topic 6. Concept. Characteristics and selective designs. Sampling techniques
Topic 7. Data collection techniques.
Block V. Observational methodology
Topic 8. Concept and characteristics. Coding and registration
In the interactive sessions, the contents covered in the expositive sessions will be approached in a practical way.
BASIC BIBLIOGRAPHY
BONO, R., & ARNAU, J. (2014). Diseños de caso único en ciencias sociales y de la salud. Madrid: Síntesis.
FERRACES, M.J., GODÁS, A., & GARCÍA, J. (2019). Cómo realizar un estudio científico en Ciencias Sociales, de la Educación y de la Salud. Madrid: Dykinson.
GAMBARA, H. (2016). Métodos de Investigación en Psicología y Educación: libro de prácticas. Madrid: McGraw-Hill Interamericana de España.
LEÓN, O. G., & MONTERO, I. (2020). Métodos de Investigación en Psicología y Educación. Las tradiciones cuantitativa y cualitativa. 4ª edición revisada. Madrid: McGraw-Hill España.
QUINTANILLA, L., GARCÍA-GALLEGO, C., RODRÍGUEZ, R., FONTES, S., & SARRIÁ, E. (2020). Fundamentos de investigación en Psicología. Madrid: U.N.E.D.
COMPLEMENTARY BIBLIOGRAPHY
ANGUERA, M.T., ARNAU, J., ATO, M., MARTÍNEZ, M.T., PASCUAL, J., & VALLEJO, G. (1995). Métodos de investigación en Psicología. Madrid: Síntesis.
BARLOW, D.H., & HERSEN, M. (1988). Diseños experimentales de caso único. Barcelona: Martínez Roca.
CEA D'ANCONA, M.A. (2010). Métodos de encuesta. Teoría y práctica, errores y mejora. Madrid: Editorial Síntesis.
CEA D’ANCONA, M.A. (2012). Fundamentos y aplicaciones en metodología cuantitativa. Madrid: Editorial Síntesis.
FERRACES, M.J., & ANDRADE, E.M. (2015). Diseño de experimentos y análisis de varianza. Esquema para las Ciencias de la Salud. Santiago: Andavira Editora.
FISHER, R.A. (1925). Statistical methods for research workers. London: Oliver and Boyd.
KIRK R.E. (1982). Experimental design. Procedures for the behavioral sciences (2ª ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.
MARTÍNEZ, R., & MORENO, R. (2014). Cómo plantear y responder preguntas de manera científica. Madrid: Editorial Síntesis.
ROJAS, A.J., FERNÁNDEZ, J.S., & PÉREZ, C. (1998). Investigar mediante encuestas. Fundamentos teóricos y aspectos prácticos. Madrid: Ed. Síntesis.
WINER, B.J., BROWN, D.R., & MICHELS, K.M. (1991). Statistical principles in experimental design (3ª ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
Basic and general competences of the degree to which the subject contributes:
GC1 - That they have the ability to approach their professional and formative activity from the respect for the Code of Ethics of the psychologist, which includes, among other more specific ones, the principles of respect and promotion of the fundamental rights of people, equality between people, the principles of universal accessibility and design for all, and democratic values and a culture of peace.
BC1 - That students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that builds on the foundation of general secondary education, and is usually found at a level that, while relying on advanced textbooks, includes also some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study.
BC2 - That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the development and defense of arguments and problem solving within their field of study.
BC3 - That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their area of study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues.
BC4 - That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences.
BC5 - That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy.
Transversal competences of the degree to which the subject contributes:
TC1 - Ability to synthesize.
TC2 - Problem solving and decision making skills.
TC3 - Ability to work in a team and collaborate with other professionals.
TC4 - Capacity for self-criticism.
TC5 - Communication skills.
TC6 - Ability to develop and keep updated the competences, skills and knowledge of the profession.
Specific competences of the degree to which the subject contributes:
SC1 -Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the functions, characteristics, contributions and limitations of the different theoretical models of Psychology.
SC6 -Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the research methods and designs and data analysis techniques specific to Psychology.
SC7 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the different methods of evaluation, diagnosis and psychological treatment in different applied areas of Psychology -clinical and health, social, educational-.
SC9 - To know how to identify the relevant characteristics of the behavior of individuals, groups, organizations and contexts through the methods, techniques and instruments of psychological assessment.
SC10 - Knowing how to promote health and quality of life, through the methods of the profession, in individuals, groups, communities and organizations in different areas and contexts: educational, clinical and health, work and organizations, group and community.
SC11 - To know how to select and administer techniques and instruments specific to Psychology.
SC12 - To know how to define the objectives, to elaborate the intervention plan and techniques according to the needs and demands of the targets, and to evaluate the results obtained.
SC14 - To know how to prepare psychological reports in different fields of action, addressed to the targets and other professionals.
SC15 - To know how to comply with the deontological obligations of Psychology.
In the EXPOSITIVE SESSIONS the different topics of the program (topics 1 to 8) will be exposed (approached, explained), distributed throughout the second semester in two weekly sessions, with a duration of 1h 10m.
INTERACTIVE SESSIONS whose purpose will be to complement the contents of the expositive lessons through applications or practical assumptions. In these sessions the methodology will be active and participative, and will try to promote a significant learning by the students. In addition, formative evaluation and feedback will be provided in situ, modeling, supporting and guiding the students in the resolution of the practical cases. They will be developed in a laboratory of the Faculty with computer equipment, in which they will work with the SPSS statistical package. These sessions will have a duration of 1:30 hours.
In order to follow the expositive and interactive lessons, the students will have at their disposal support material elaborated by the professors and other documents that will be provided, with sufficient time in advance, in the Virtual Campus of the subject. In addition, they will be able to consult the basic bibliography of free access or in electronic format, available through the services of the library of the Faculty.
Autonomous work activities include:
a) Reading materials, both basic and complementary.
b) Resolution of exercises and practical cases.
c) Hours of individual study for the adequate acquisition of competencies.
d) Tracking and searching for information on the Internet.
At the end of the course there will be a final exam, on the date indicated by the official call. This exam will consist of two parts: the first part will be an objective test to evaluate the theoretical contents, while the second part will evaluate the practical contents of the subject. In order to pass the subject, it will be essential to pass the theoretical part, as well as the practical part (independently).
Students who have been exempted from teaching or attendance dispensation will have the same assessment system as the other students, on the officially established dates.
In conformity with the Regulations of assessment and academic performance of students and review of qualifications of the USC, the fraudulent completion of the final exam will imply the qualification of failure in the corresponding call, regardless of the disciplinary process that may be followed against the offending student.
The subject consists of 6 credits (ECTS), which corresponds to an estimated total of 150 hours of student work, distributed as follows:
- Attendance to face-to-face and/or virtual activities (teaching, assessment): 53 hours.
- Non-attendance work: 97 hours. This should be distributed in previous preparation for the follow-up of the classes, readings, resolution of exercises and study of materials.
The ATTENDANCE TO EXPOSITIVE AND INTERACTIVE CLASSES is essential for the understanding of the contents worked in the subject, and to be able to achieve the objectives of the course, although it will not be assessed in the evaluation.
AUTONOMOUS WORK OF THE STUDENT. In addition to the attendance to the formative activities indicated above, the student must dedicate some time to the reading of complementary materials, to the realization of practical exercises, and to the study of the contents that will be developed during the course. It is necessary that the students acquire the necessary theoretical contents for the adequate development and benefit of the interactive sessions.
TUTORIALS: the professors of the subject are available in tutorials (through the means, places and times that will be indicated at the beginning of the course) to attend to doubts and any question regarding the development of the subject and its contents.
Knowledge of basic data analysis techniques and their execution in the SPSS package.
Active participation in the class.
It is essential to be up-to-date with the material and to review the content that will later be covered in class.
Use of the tutorial to clarify possible doubts.
Mandatory use of the rai email account.
Mandatory use of institutional technological tools.
Smartphones cannot be used, except when serving as a work tool following the instructions given by the professors, being the students responsible for the legal and academic consequences that may arise from its inappropriate use.
Maria Teresa Braña Tobio
Coordinador/a- Department
- Social, Basic and Methodological Psychology
- Area
- Behavioural Science Methodology
- Phone
- 881813770
- teresa.brana [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Patricia Gómez Salgado
- Department
- Social, Basic and Methodological Psychology
- Area
- Behavioural Science Methodology
- Phone
- 881813929
- patricia.gomez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Intern Assistant LOSU
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