Choose the experimental method suitable for the research questions.
Compare types of experimental designs.
Identify and discuss confounding variables in the experimental design.
Decide on the statistical analysis to be used in experimental design types.
Criticize experimental designs within the framework of ethical rules.
Write experimental research reports.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to teach students about experimental methods used in behavioral sciences. The effective design of an experiment, various experimental designs, properties of the subjects and the experimenter, sampling, analyses of experimental data are the topics of the course. In this course, students learn and apply their knowledge to design an experiment, and writing the scientific the report of the experiment.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to Experimental Design
2nd Week
How to get an Experimental Idea
3rd Week
Ethical Issues
4th Week
Literature Search
5th Week
Variables
6th Week
Within-Subject and Between-Subjects Designs
7th Week
Factorial Designs
8th Week
Mid-Term Exam
9th Week
Designs That Are Not Experimental
10th Week
Analyze of Experimental Data
11th Week
Interpretation of Experimental Data
12th Week
Presentation of Experimental Data
13th Week
Presentation of Experimental Proposals
14th Week
Presentation of Experimental Proposals
15th Week
General Overview
Recommended or Required Reading
Martin, D. (2007). Doing psychology experiments (7th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Project
Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
20
Project
1
30
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
