| Course title | Research methods and statistics 2 |
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| Course code | PCH/91R2A |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Seminary |
| Level of course | Doctoral |
| Year of study | 1 |
| Semester | Summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 6 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Status of course | Compulsory |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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During the lectures they will be introduced to the most commonly used research designs and their pitfalls in both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Lectures and e-learning support will focus on the following areas: 1. formulation of the research problem, questions and hypotheses; 2. most common research designs; 3. modelling and operationalization, including measurement of variables and scaling; 4. methods of sampling the population; 5. Problems of data acquisition methods (clinical methods, questionnaires, tests, etc.); 6. the most frequent methods of data analysis; 7. issues of standardization, validity and reliability; 8. ethical research issues; 9. APA publishing standards. Recommended American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Babbie, E. R. (2013). The basics of social research. Wadsworth: Cengage Learning. 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. (2014). Research methods and statistics in psychology. NY: Psychology Press. Creswell, J. W., PlanoClark, V. L. (2011). Designing and conducting mixed methods research. [2ndedition]. London: SAGE. Goodwin, C. J., & Goodwin, K. A. (2016). Research in psychology methods and design. John Wiley & Sons. Hendl, J. (2009). Kvalitativní výzkum. Praha: Portál. 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. Punch, K. F. (2008). Úspěšný návrh výzkumu. Praha. Kapitoly metodologie sociálních výzkumů. Praha: Grada. Smith, R. A., Davis, S. F. (2006). The Psychologist as a Detective: An Introduction to Conducting Research in Psychology. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall. Urbánek, T., Denglerová, D., Širůček, J. (2011). Psychometrika. Měření v psychologii. Praha: Portál. E-learningové opory předmětu
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
| Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming) |
| Learning outcomes |
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The aim of the course is to deepen the knowledge and skills of methodological procedures acquired in undergraduate studies and their application in the field of work and organization psychology and traffic psychology.
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unspecified
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Written exam
Credit requirements: - passing an initial formative evaluation test - participation in classes and seminars (including e-learning) The requirements for passing the final exam: - passing a written examination (test) in methodology and statistics |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Work & Organizational Psychology and Traffic Psychology (2020) | Category: Psychology courses | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Work & Organizational Psychology and Traffic Psychology (2020) | Category: Psychology courses | 1 | Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer |