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Study programmes 2011-2012Last update : 14/06/2012
PSYC0084-1  Principles of experimental psychology

Duration :  20h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits :  
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
Lecturer :  Hedwige Dehon
Coordinator :  Sophie Tambour
Language(s) of instruction :  
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
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Acquisition of knowledge on experimental methods in psychology and of the skill to built a research design.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
None
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Yes
Recommended or required readings :  
Reference book:

Robert, M. (1988). Fondements et étapes de la recherche scientifique en psychologie. Paris: Maloine.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
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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