Quantitative methods in practice

The final course in this learning line provides hands-on experience in conducting a quantitative research project, reinforcing skills learned in 0HV00, 0HV50, and 0HV110. This course provides students with advanced experience in performing quantitative research, and consists of an individual assignment, group assignments and lectures. For the individual assignment, students will write a reflection report on their experience as participant in scientific research in the domain of Psychology and Technology.
 
For the group assignments, students will conduct a quantitative study in the domain of Psychology and Technology in groups of 4-5 students. Students will design, execute, analyze and report on a close replication of an experimental (laboratory) study or field study employing experience sampling. There will be several short tutor sessions during which each group can discuss their research plan, progress, and results. During the group assignments, special attention will be given to the process.

There will be a series of short lectures in which the students will receive instructions and hands-on examples regarding various crucial steps in quantitative research. Moreover, we will briefly discuss the importance of replication research for cumulative science. This course prepares students for future research and practical applications in psychology and technology.

During the course, students will learn how to conduct, analyze and report scientific research employing quantitative research methods in the domain of Psychology and Technology.

After completing this course, students should be able to:

• Design and execute a replication study using quantitative research methods.
• Explain the significance of replication and cumulative science.
• Analyze quantitative data to evaluate hypotheses in psychology and technology.
• Present quantitative research findings in written and oral formats using APA style.
• Reflect on the ethics and responsibilities of data collection and analysis.
• Cooperate in research teams

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