Explain the programs used in psychological research.
Define how to use programming languages in designing experiments and analyzing data.
Design basic experiments in PsychoPy.
Explain the tools that are used to gather data from participants, such as Virtual Reality.
Design experiments using Python.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Description
This course aims to provide an overview of basic software programs used in psychological research. Software include the ones used for questionnaire preparation and administration to software used in experimental designs (including the ones taking physiological measures).
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction
2nd Week
Using Qualtrics for Research
3rd Week
Designing Experiments in PsychoPy I
4th Week
Designing Experiments in PsychoPy II
5th Week
Designing Experiments in PsychoPy III
6th Week
Designing Experiments in PsychoPy IV
7th Week
Conducting Research via Python I
8th Week
Mid-Term Exam
9th Week
Conducting Research via Python II
10th Week
Conducting Research via Python III
11th Week
Conducting Research via Python IV
12th Week
Conducting Research via Python V
13th Week
Tools Used in VR Research and Recent Studies
14th Week
Tools Used in VR Research and Recent Studies II
15th Week
General Evaluation
Recommended or Required Reading
Farrel, S., & Lewandowsky, S. (2018). Computational modeling of cognition and behavior. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Questions/Answers
Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
20
Project
1
50
Total(%)
70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
