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| PSYC0084-1 | Principles of experimental psychology
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| Duration : | 20h Th, 10h Pr |
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| Holder(s) : | Serge Brédart |
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| Language : | Langue française |
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| Course contents : | 1. Definition of the scientific method
2. Research hypotheses (steps for generating hypotheses)
3. Variables and control of variables (internal validity, external validity, dependent variable, independent variable, control of variables)
4. Classical research designs (between-subjects designs, within-subjects designs, and mixed designs)
5. Quasi-experimental designs
6. Observing behaviour |
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| Course objective : | Acquisition of knowledge on experimental methods in psychology and of the skill to built a research design. |
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| Prerequisites : | None |
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| Workshops : | Yes |
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| Written notes : | Reference book:
Robert, M. (1988). Fondements et étapes de la recherche scientifique en psychologie. Paris: Maloine. |
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| Assessment : | Yes/No questions + one open question that inludes the building of a research design. |
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| Contacts : | Serge Brédart
04 3662015
serge.bredart@ulg.ac.be |
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