It is intended to provide students with a structured and in-depth contact with experimental research methods allowing them to acquire and develop solid knowledge and skills in scientific research in Psychology.
Semestral
S1. The scientific method.
S2. Nature and fundamentals of experimental research.
S3. Experimental Research Methodologies
S4. Experimental, quasi-experimental and single-case research designs
S5. Repeated measurements, independent and mixed groups
S6. Psychometric properties experimental research contexts
S7. Design and development of experimental studies using computer applications
S8. Analysis and interpretation of obtained data
S9. Applications of experimental research to psychology (basic and applied)
S10. Preparation of experimental research projects
S11. Ethical issues.
S12. Future directions.
Complementing the course " Research Methods I: Observational Methods¿ (first year), in this CU students should be able to:
LO1: Deepen the knowledge of experimental research in Psychology, including the study of experimental research designs.
LO2: Know the main data collection methodologies in experimental research, with particular emphasis on tasks using computer applications.
LO3: Aqcuire skills related to methodological issues associated with experimental research are intended to be acquired in the context of the design and development of research projects and their implementation,
LO4 : Think critically about experimental research, namely on collecting, analysing and interpreting experimental data.
Mandatory
Theoretical-practical classes are based on the use of expositive and interrogative teaching methods, for presenting the topics and fostering students' participation, respectively. In order to consolidate the knowledge, the topic presentation is based on several examples of studies in the field of clinical and health Psychology. In laboratory practice, the active method is preferred, which is focused on problem-solving using a collaborative approach. The UC contents are fully available in various formats, such as .pdf, videos or URLs on Moodle
Português
Não
Coutinho, C. (2013). Metodologia de Investigação em Ciências Sociais e Humanas: Teoria e Prática . Coimbra: Almedina
Davis, S. F. (2008). Handbook of research methods in experimental psychology. London: Wiley.
Gravetter, F. J. & Forzano, L. B. (2011). Research methods for the behavioral sciences. London: Wadsworth.
Kazdin, A. (2017). Research design in clinical psychology (5.ª ed.). Boston: Pearson.
Martin, D. (2011). Doing psychology experiments. In J. J. Shaughnessy, E. B. Zechmeister, & J. S. Zechmeister (Eds.), Research methods in psychology. NY: McGraw Hill.
Slife, B. D., Reber, J. S., & Richardson, F. C. (2005). Critical thinking about psychology: Hidden assumptions and plausible alternatives. Washington, DC: APA.
Weiner, I. B., Healy, A. F., & Proctor, R. W., (2013). Handbook of psychology. Experimental psychology (Vol. 4). London: John Wiley & Sons.
Pais-Ribeiro, J. (2010). Metodologia de investigação em psicologia e saúde (3.ª ed.). Porto: Legis Editora.
