PSYC-511.pdf

The course PSYC-511, Advanced Statistics and Research Methods I, is a 7.5 ECTS credit course in the Social Sciences department, taught in English, with no prerequisites. The course objectives include introducing students to research methods in clinical/counseling psychology, critically evaluating quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and developing skills for statistical procedures and written presentation of findings. The learning outcomes expect students to design research studies, critically assess methods, and demonstrate understanding of various methodologies and data analysis methods. The course content covers introduction to research in psychology, qualitative and quantitative research methods, fundamental principles of statistics, and assessing group differences. The learning activities include interactive lectures, lab presentations, and practical exercises, with assessment methods consisting of a project, mid-term exam, and final exam. Required textbooks include "The psychologist as detective" and "Discovering statistics using SPSS", with recommended textbooks including "Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association" and "Research Methods in Clinical Psychology".