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Study programmes 2008-2009Last update : 29/06/2009
PSYC0084-1  Principles of experimental psychology
Duration :  20h Th, 10h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in Psychology and Education : Speech and Language Therapy , 1st yearPremier quadrimestre4
Bachelor in Psychology and Education, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre4
Master in Speech and Language Therapy, Professional Focus in Spoken Language and Speech Handicaps, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre4
Master in Speech and Language Therapy, Professional Focus in Orthodontia-Voice, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre4
Master in Speech and Language Therapy, Professional Focus in Neuropsychology of Language and Verbal Learning Disorders, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre4
Master in Speech and Language Therapy, Professional Focus in Deafness, 1st yearPremier quadrimestre4
Holder(s) :  Serge Brédart
Language :  Langue française
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
Course objective :  Acquisition of knowledge on experimental methods in psychology and of the skill to built a research design.
Prerequisites :  None
Workshops :  Yes
Written notes :  Reference book:

Robert, M. (1988). Fondements et étapes de la recherche scientifique en psychologie. Paris: Maloine.
Assessment :  Yes/No questions + one open question that inludes the building of a research design.
Contacts :  Serge Brédart

04 3662015

serge.bredart@ulg.ac.be


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