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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
PSYC0084-1  Principles of experimental psychology
Duration :  20h Th, 10h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Bachelor in Psychology and Education : Speech and Language Therapy , 1st yearFirst semester4
Bachelor in Psychology and Education, 1st yearFirst semester4
One-year preliminary programme leading to the Master in Speech TherapyFirst semester3
Master in Speech and Language Therapy, Professional Focus in Spoken Language and Speech Handicaps, 1st yearFirst semester4
Master in Speech and Language Therapy, Professional Focus in Orthodontia-Voice, 1st yearFirst semester4
Master in Speech and Language Therapy, Professional Focus in Neuropsychology of Language and Verbal Learning Disorders, 1st yearFirst semester4
Master in Speech and Language Therapy, Professional Focus in Deafness, 1st yearFirst semester4
Holder(s) :  Hedwige Dehon
Coordinator :  Sophie Tambour
Language :  French language
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 :  Hedwige Dehon
04 3662060
hedwige.dehon@ulg.ac.be(serge.bredart@ulg.ac.be)


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