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Course: Methodology and statistics module

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Course title Methodology and statistics module
Course code PCH/9MMS
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 8
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Charvát Miroslav, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The aim of this course is the ability to present doctoral research proposal containing rationale, background, research objectives, methodology used, the decision on the population and sample, data collection methods, analysis methods and other specifics. The operational objective is to develop the capacity for critical assessment of other research studies. The course is also focused on common problems and ways to solve them. During seminars practical examples of working with data using different software are also used. E-learning lessons at http://www.vzkas.upol.cz/

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Projection (static, dynamic), Work Activities
  • Homework for Teaching - 80 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 40 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 40 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 40 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of research methodology and statistics is the basic qualification of doctoral graduates, These skills are crucial for future successful research work. Their adoption shows every Ph.D. candidate during writing the research proposal as well as doing research and at last within his doctoral dissertation defense. The module helps students understand the domain of methodology and statistics broadly and also to the depth using practical examples of specific projects. Acquired skills can be utilized for critical evaluation of published papers using principles of evidence-based approach.
The graduate gains the following competences: - knows how to manage a good recherché according to the subject of research - focuses on methodological literature - gets knowledge in the new methods (quantitative and qualitative designs) - is able to use software solutions (SPSS, Statistics, Atlas.ti, etc.). - knows the principles for administration of research projects and publication outputs. - knows the issue of validity, psychometry, and the development of standards. - is able to write a research proposal for the theme of the dissertation
Prerequisites
For doctoral students only

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Didactic Test, Seminar Work

MMS involves a total of 64 points including 36 points which can be gained by attendance of the seminars and 28 points for other forms (e-learning, individual consultations, and others). Students must meet at least 70% (45 points). a) seminar attendance b) completion of e-learning c) individual consultations Literature: APA (2008). Reporting StandardsforResearch in Psychology. Why Do WeNeedThem? WhatMightTheyBe? AmericanPsychologist, Vol. 63, No. 9, 839?851. APA (2009). Publication Manual of theAmerican Psychological Association, SixthEdition. Washington: APA. Babbie, E. (1995). The Practice of social Research. 7th Edition. Belmont: Wadsworth. Bell, P. B., Staines, P. J., Michell, J. (2001). Evaluating, doing and writing research in psychology. A step-bystep guide for students. Thousand Oaks: Sage. Coolican, H. (1999). Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology. London: Hodder & Stoughton. Creswell, J. W., PlanoClark, V. L. (2011). Designing and conducting mixed methods research. [2ndedition]. London: SAGE. Denzin, N. K., Lincoln, Y. S. (Eds.) (1998). The Landscape of Qualitative Research: Theories and Issues. London: SagePublications. S. 156-184. Disman, M. (1996). Jak se vyrábí sociologická znalost. Praha: Karolinum. Ferjenčík, J. (2010). Úvod do metodologie psychologického výzkumu. Praha:Portál. Gavora, P. (2000). Úvod do pedagogického výzkumu. Brno, Paido. Goodwin, C.J. (1999). Research in Psychology. Hartnoll, R. a kol. (2003). Příručka k provádění výběru metodou sněhové koule - Snowball Sampling. Praha: RVKPP. Hendl, J (2004). Přehled statistických metod zpracování dat. Praha: Portál. Hendl, J. (2009). Kvalitativní výzkum. Praha: Portál. Law, M. et al. (1998). Qualitative Review Form Guidelines. Hamilton: McMaster University. Dostupné online na http://www.usc.edu/hsc/ebnet/res/Guidelines.pdf [staženo dne 1. 11. 2010] Martin, P., Bateson, P. (2009). Úvod do teorie a metodologie měření chování. Praha: Portál. Miovský, M. (2006). Kvalitativní přístup a metody v psychologickém výzkumu. Praha: Grada. Morgan, D.L. (2001). Ohniskové skupiny jako metoda kvalitativního výzkumu. Boskovice: Albert. Patton, M. Q. (1990). Qualitative Evaluation and Research Methods. London:Sage Publications. s. 474-475. Pelikán, J. (1998). Základy empirického výzkumu pedagogických jevů. Praha: Karolinum. Ptáček, R., Raboch, J. (2010). Určení rozsahu souboru a power analýza v psychiatrickém výzkumu. Čes. a slov. Psychiatr 2010;106(1): 33 -41. Public HealthResource Unit (2006). Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP). Punch, F. F. (2009). Základy kvantitativního šetření. Praha: Portál. Punch, K.F. (2008). Úspěšný návrh výzkumu. Praha: Portál. Reichel, J. (2009). Kapitoly metodologie sociálních výzkumů. Praha: Grada. Říčan, P. (1977). Úvod do psychometrie. Bratislava: skripta. Seidman. I. (1997). interviewing as qualitative research. Teachers College, Columbia University. Smith, R. A., Davis, S. F. (2006). The Psychologist as a Detective: An Introduction to Conducting Research in Psychology. Pearson Prentice Hall, New Yersey.A další dle potřeby? Strauss, A., Corbinová, J. (1999). Základy kvalitativního výzkumu. Boskovice: Albert. Švaříček, R., Šeďová, K. (2007). Kvalitativní výzkum v pedagogických vědách. Praha: Portál. Urbánek, T., Dneglerová, D., Širůček, J. (2011). Psychometrika. Měření v psychologii. Praha: Portál. Wilkinson, L. (1999). Statisticalmethods in psychology journals: Guidelines and explanations. AmericanPsychologist, 54(8), 594-604. doi:10.1037/0003-066X.54.8.594
Recommended literature
  • Hendl, J. (2004). Přehled statistických metod zpracování dat. Praha.
  • Miovský, M. (2006). Kvalitativní přístup a metody v psychologickém výzkumu. Praha.
  • Neusar, A., & Charvát, M. a kol. (2012). PhD existence v oboru psychologie v České republice a na Slovensku. Olomouc.
  • Punch, K.F. (2008). Úspěšný návrh výzkumu. Praha.
  • Strauss, A., Corbinová, J. (1999). áklady kvalitativního výzkumu. Boskovice.
  • Strauss, A., Corbinová, J. (1999). Základy kvalitativního výzkumu. Boskovice.
  • Urbánek, T., Dneglerová, D., Širůček, J. (2011). Psychometrika. Měření v psychologii. Praha.


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