Research Methods Practical I Flashcards

Flashcards for review of research methods lecture notes.

Course Description

Psychological research from initiation to publication, regulations & practical procedures.

Course Topics

Research planning and ethics.

Expectations from students

Active participation, knowledge of course materials, performance of practical tasks, homework, essays, and feedback.

Expectations from Instructor

Coaching towards reaching course goals, quick response on emails adhering to standard etiquette, and openness to any feedback.

Evaluation Criteria

Continuous performance of homework, group work (ethics application and presentation), and a written exam.

Course Usefulness

Knowledge and skills regarding psychological test development, quality assessment, practical matters regarding assessment, and research planning.

METC

Medical Research Ethical Committee.

IRB

Institutional Review Board.

Main Ethics Application Form Contents

People involved, rationale/goal, sample, method of acquiring the sample, in- and exclusion criteria, description of the procedures, materials, data handling.

Information Letter Contents

What the study is about, the procedure, expected actions from the participant, a statement that participation is voluntary, risks/benefits, what will happen with personal information, data anonymity, data storage length, approval by a valid authority, and contact information.

Confidentiality

Data should be coded and never be linked directly to information that identifies the person.

Tool for the Writing Process

A reference manager.

Assignment Contents

Ethics application, advertisement text, information letter, informed consent form, and materials.