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: Political Science and Sociology
Areas: Organisational Psychology, Legal Forensics and Behavioural Science Methodology
Center Faculty of Psychology
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: With teaching
Enrolment: Enrollable | 1st year (Yes)
This subject aims to achieve the following objectives:
- Acquisition of the basic terminology of the different modalities of research in Psychology.
- Provide 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.
- That the students of Psychology are able to read and analyze in a critical way, any report or scientific communication.
Part I: The Research Process in Psychology.
Unit 1: Scientific Research Methods and Designs in Psychology.
Part II: Experimental Methodology.
Unit 2: The Experiment. Phases. Control of Variance.
Unit 3: Intergroup Designs.
Unit 4: Intragroup Designs.
Unit 5: Techniques of Data Analysis. Elaboration of the Research Report.
Part III: Cuasiexperimental Research.
Unit 6: Concept. Cuasi-experimental Designs. Intrasubject Replication Designs.
Part IV: Selective Methodology.
Unit 7: Concept. Characteristics and Selective Designs. Sampling Techniques.
Unit 8: Techniques of Data Collection.
Part V: Observational Methodology.
Unit 9: Concept and Characteristics. Codification and Register.
Practices:
1- Application of the ANOVA ONEWAY to the Unifactorial Designs. Performance of the Assumptions.
2- Application of the ANOVA to an Intergroup Factorial Design of two Factors.
3- Application of the Cuasiexperimental Designs.
4- Determination of Sample Sizes and Application of the Sampling Techniques.
Basic Bibliography:
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BONO, R., & ARNAU, J. (2014). Diseños de caso único en ciencias sociales y de la salud. Madrid: 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
FERRACES, M.J., GODÁS, A., & GARCÍA ÁLVAREZ, J. (2019). Cómo realizar un estudio científico en Ciencias Sociales, de la Educación y de la Salud. Madrid: Dykinson
FONTES, S., GARCÍA-GALLEGO, C., QUINTANILLA, L., RODRIGUEZ, R., RUBIO, P., & SARRIÁ, E., (2010). Fundamentos de investigación en Psicología. Madrid: U.N.E.D.
GAMBARA, H. (2007). Métodos de Investigación en Psicología y Educación. Cuaderno de prácticas. Madrid: McGraw-Hill.
LEON, O. G., & MONTERO, I. (2016). Métodos de Investigación en Psicología y Educación. Madrid: McGraw-Hill.
NAVAS, M.J., (2012). Métodos, diseños y técnicas de investigación psicológica. Madrid: U.N.E.D.
Complementary Bibliography:
ANGUERA, M.T., ARNAU, J. , ATO, M., MARTINEZ, M.T., PASCUAL, J. y VALLEJO, G. (1995). Métodos
de investigación en Psicología. Madrid: Síntesis.
ARNAU, J. (1984). Diseños experimentales en Psicología y Educación (Vol. 2). México: Trillas
ARNAU, J., ANGUERA, M.T., & GOMEZ, J. (1990) Metodología de la investigación en Ciencias del Comportamiento. Murcia: Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Murcia.
BARLOW, D.H. y 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: Ed. Síntesis.
DÍAZ DE RADA, V. (2002). Tipos de encuestas y diseños de investigación. Navarra: Servicio de Publicaciónes de la Universidad Pública de Navarra.
EDWARDS. A.L.(1985). Experimental design in psychological research (5ª ed.). New York, NY: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
FERRACES, M.J., RODRÍGUEZ, M.S., & ANDRADE, E.M. (1995). Introducción a los diseños de investigación: Planificación, análisis estadísticos (SPSS para Windows) e interpretación. Santiago: Tórculo.
FISHER, R.A. (1925). Statistical methods for research workers. Londres: Oliver and Boyd.
HERNANDEZ, R., FERNANDEZ-COLLADO, C. y BAPTISTA, P. (2006). Metodología de la Iinvestigación. McGraw-Hill. México.
KIRK R.E. (1982). Experimental design. Procedures for the behavioral sciences (2ª ed.). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole.
LEÓN, O.G. E MONTERO, I. (2006). Metodologías científicas en Psicología. Barcelona: Editorial UOC.
MARTINEZ, R. Y MORENO, R. (2014). Cómo plantear y responder preguntas de manera cienftífica. Madrid: Sintesis.
ROJAS, W.J., FERNANDEZ, J.S. y PEREZ, C. (1998). Investigar mediante encuestas. Aspectos
teóricos y aspectos prácticos. Madrid: Ed. Síntesis
WINER, B.J., BROWN, D.R. E MICHELS, K.M. (1991). Statistical principles in experimental design (3ª ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
GIVEN THE UNCERTAINTY CAUSED BY THE CURRENT HEALTH SITUATION, IN CASE OF CHANGE TO A SEMI-PRESENTIAL OR NON-PRESENTIAL SETTING, THE BASIC BIBLIOGRAPHY MAY BE MODIFIED SO THAT STUDENTS CAN HAVE ACCESS TO ADEQUATE MATERIAL
Specific competences of the degree to which the subject contributes:
CE1. To know the contributions and limitations of the diverse theoretical models for Psychology.
CE6. To know the research methods and designs as well as the different procedures for data analysis in Psychology.
CE9.To be able to identify the most relevant traits of individuals, groups, organizations and contexts by using appropriate psychological techniques and instruments.
CE11. To be able to select and apply adequate and specific psychological intervention procedures and instruments.
CE12. To be able to set goals and to plan intervention procedures according to recipients’ needs and demands and to be able to assess intervention results.
CE14. To elaborate psychological reports addressed to professionals and other recipients in the different professional fields.
CE15. To conform with the deontological duties of Psychology.
The Teaching Methodology may vary depending on the Scenario in which we find ourselves. In case we are in a SCENARIO 1 (ADAPTED NORMALITY, with certain protection measures), in the expositive classes the fundamental contents of the program will be explained, using traditional methods together with audiovisual techniques; sometimes, and when the teachers indicate it, the students will have to bring the material that is provided to them previously reviewed, in order to clarify the contents that, later, will be extended in class.
The practices will be carried out in seminar/laboratory sessions where the student will learn to identify the different research designs, to use the sampling techniques, to elaborate instruments for data gathering and data analysis appropriate to them (using the statistical package SPSS), as well as to carry out the corresponding research report.
Autonomous work activities are included:
a) Reading of materials, both basic and complementary
b) Elaboration of an research report
c) Individual study hours for the proper acquisition of proficiency
d) Tracking and searching for information on the Internet
Depending on the health situation, the teaching methodology may undergo changes that allow it to be adapted to telematic or blended learning settings (see Comments).
If we are in SCENARIO 1 (adapted normality) at the end of the course, a final test will be taken on the date indicated by the official announcement. This test will consist of two parts: the first will be an objective test in which the theoretical contents will be evaluated, while in the second part the practical contents of the subject will be assessed. In order to pass the course, it will be necessary to obtain a pass in the theoretical part as well as in the practical part in an independent way.
Depending on the health situation, the assessment system may undergo changes that allow it to be adapted to telematic teaching or blended learning scenarios (See Comments).
The course consists of 6 credits (ECTS), which corresponds to an estimated total of 150 hours of student work, distributed as follows:
-Attendance at classroom and/or virtual activities (theoretical and practical contents, assessment): 50 hours
-Non-presential work: 100 h. This hours should be distributed between the preparation for the follow-up of classes, bibliography reading, resolution of exercises and study of the material.
Knowledge of basic data analysis techniques and their execution in the SPSS package
It is essential to keep the course on track and, when appropriate, to read through the content that will later be covered in class.
These recommendations are independent of the scenario in which we may find ourselves throughout the course. However, depending on the health situation, the recommendations for the study of the subject may undergo changes that allow it to be adapted to telematic teaching or blended learning scenarios (see Comments).
If due to sanitary reasons, the adapted normality Scenario is modified, this Contingency Plan will be taken into consideration:
In relation to the TEACHING METHODOLOGY, and given the uncertainty caused by the current health situation, part of the contents may be worked on autonomously by the student, who will be fully informed through the Virtual Campus of the course, and may include the use of narrative presentations, essays, self-assessment questionnaires, etc., which may also be subject to evaluation.
In the case of changing to a semi-presential or non-presential scenario, the tools used will be Teams and the Virtual Campus of the course. In these new scenarios, non-presential activities may be required, programming the deliveries and making a control of participation in these activities.
With regard to the ASSESSMENT SYSTEM, it will be preferable to conduct a presential test, but, depending on the health circumstances, the test may be carried out online. If this is the case, in order to stop the fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the "NORMATIVA DE AVALIACIÓN DO RENDEMENTO ACADÉMICO DOS ESTUDANTES E DE REVISIÓN DE CUALIFICACIÓNS" [REGULATION FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND THE REVIEW OF QUALIFICATIONS] will apply.
If due to health reasons a change is made to scenario 2 (Semi-presential) or 3 (Non presential), 30% of the assessment will be continuous and the remaining 70% will be assessed in a final test (in which 35% of the assessment will be for the theoretical part and the remaining 35% for the practical part, having to be passed each one independently in order to pass the whole test).
Given the uncertainty caused by the current health situation, part of the contents (although they will be teached nonetheless) may not be subject to assessment, which would be accordingly informed in time through the Virtual Campus of the course.
Maria Teresa Braña Tobio
Coordinador/a- Department
- Political Science and Sociology
- Area
- Organisational Psychology, Legal Forensics and Behavioural Science Methodology
- Phone
- 881813770
- teresa.brana [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Eduardo Picon Prado
- Department
- Political Science and Sociology
- Area
- Organisational Psychology, Legal Forensics and Behavioural Science Methodology
- Phone
- 881813739
- eduardo.picon [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Temporary PhD professor
Sandra Sanmartin Feijoo
- Department
- Political Science and Sociology
- Area
- Organisational Psychology, Legal Forensics and Behavioural Science Methodology
- sandra.sanmartin.feijoo [at] rai.usc.es
- Category
- Xunta Pre-doctoral Contract
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