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Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Basic concepts in scientific approach: Measures of dependent variables (frequency, et al), types of independent variables (subject, et al)
Scale types (classification, et al), variable dimensions (physical/psychological and singular/complex)
Types of scientific research: experimental and observational approaches
Variance: systematic, secondary variation and error
Stirring variable sources, and control techniques |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 2) |
Introduction to scientific patterns: Patterns with large samples, patterns with small samples
Techniques used in pattern making, control of secondary change sources
Patterns by number of groups: single, double and multi-group, square and N=1 patterns
Patterns by dependency status: independent- to dependent-groups and mixed designs |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 3) |
Single-group patterns
Issues related to statistical analysis in single-group designs
Advantages and disadvantages of single group patterns |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 4) |
Two-group patterns
Issues related to statistical analysis in two-group designs
Advantages and disadvantages of two-group patterns |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 5) |
Multi-group unidirectional patterns
Issues related to statistical analysis in multigroup designs
Advantages and disadvantages of multi-group patterns |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 6) |
factorial patterns
Issues related to statistical analysis in factorial designs
Advantages of factored patterns |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 7) |
Square patterns and N=1 patterns
Issues related to analysis, reporting of results in N=1 patterns
Advantages and disadvantages of N=1 patterns |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 8) |
Independent groups pattern
Issues related to statistical analysis in independent designs
Advantages and disadvantages of the independent groups pattern |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 9) |
Within-subject patterns
Issues related to statistical analysis in within-subject designs
Advantages and disadvantages of within-subject patterns |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 10) |
Mixed Patterns
Issues related to statistical analysis in mixed designs
Advantages and disadvantages of mixed patterns |
Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 11) |
Analysis of research status and research error I
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 12) |
Analysis of research situation and research error II
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 13) |
Critical Analysis of Scientific Studies I
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 14) |
All topics covered in the course for 14 weeks
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
| 14) |
Critical Analysis of Scientific Studies II
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Lecturer's notes and related articles |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field |
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| 2) |
With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields. |
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| 3) |
Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive. |
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| 4) |
Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English. |
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| 5) |
Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field. |
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| 6) |
Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia. |
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