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PSY2122 - Research design: the process from idea to psychological knowledge

About

New from the academic year 2023/2024

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Semester assignment
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Semester assignment 100/100

Course content

The course provides an introduction to the process in various types of research projects. There will be a focus on possibilities and limitations of research questions in different research designs, the scientist’s position within scientific theory, as well as methods for collecting data. In the course teaching, psychology’s contribution to science, as well as planning and implementation of psychological research will be discussed. The course will serve as a bridge builder for the bachelor’s thesis.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

  • The student has knowledge about the process of research - from idea and theory to the production of and contribution to knowledge.
  • The student has knowledge about research design and the applicability of different kinds of designs.
  • The student knows about quality criteria for good research in relation to design and distinct design characteristics.

Skills:

  • The student can develop research questions adapted for different designs and knowledge gaps.
  • The student can design a research project based on a topic of research
  • The student can reflect about the suitability of different research designs to answer specific topic issues in psychological research.
  • The student can argue for how results from a given research project can contribute to specific gaps in knowledge.

General competence:

  • The student has developed the ability to reflect and think critically about how psychological research projects are designed and implemented.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and colloquiums

Compulsory assignments

  • Written assignment

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Clinical Psychology Programme (CPSYR)
Psychology (BPSY)

Required previous knowledge

PSY1011 or equivalent

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
PSY2022 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2023

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences and Psychology
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Psychology

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Semester assignment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Semester assignment 100/100

Release
2023-11-08

Submission
2023-11-22


14:00


14:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Semester assignment 100/100

Release
2024-05-13

Submission
2024-05-27


14:00


14:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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