Fundamentals of Research (Major)

By Prof. Asma Parveen | Aligarh Muslim University

Learners enrolled: 1885 | Exam registration: 365

ABOUT THE COURSE:
Statistical methods play a crucial role in psychological research. The course offers a paradigm in understanding of psychological phenomena. Research Methodology courses impart training in basic and applied research, hypothesis types, Sampling techniques, psychological tests and field experiments. It equips students with essential skills to understand, conduct and critically evaluate research, thereby, contributing significantly to their success in the field of Psychology and related discipline. It facilitates students with skills like- research design, choosing samples, controlling confounding variables, at the same time addressing biases thus enhancing the quality and reliability of research outcome.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: UG/PG

PREREQUISITES: Intermediate

Summary

Course Status :	Completed
Course Type :	Core
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	12 weeks
Category :	Public health
Credit Points :	4
Level :	Undergraduate/Postgraduate
Start Date :	22 Jul 2024
End Date :	11 Oct 2024
Enrollment Ends :	05 Aug 2024
Exam Registration Ends :	16 Aug 2024
Exam Date :	25 Oct 2024 IST
ALERT ON EXAM DATE :	Exam date is subject to change.

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.

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Course layout

Week 1: Meaning and nature of research : Basic and Applied research

Week 2: Variables: Meaning, nature and types

Week 3: Hypothesis and research questions : Meaning, source and Types. Research Process

Week 4: Meaning and functions of research design

Week 5: Need for research design, Features of good research design: Flexibility, efficient, economical, controlling error

Week 6: Reliability and Validity

Week 7: Introduction to sample and population, Types of Sampling: Probability and Non probability

Week 8: Probability techniques of Sampling

Week 9: Non Probability techniques of Sampling. Sampling error and Sampling bias

Week 10: Observation, Psychological tests, Interview and its types

Week 11: Questionnaires : Validity, Reliability and Generalization. Lab Experiments.

Week 12: Field experiments. Field study and Ex-post facto research

Books and references

Aron, A., Aron, E.N., & Coups, E.J. (2007). Statistics for Psychology (4th Ed). India: Prentice Hall
Gravetter, F.J.,& Farzano,A. (2003)Research methods for behavioural sciences.
Broota,K.D.(1992). Experimental design in behavioural research. New Delhi: Wiley Eastern Ltd
N.K. Chadha (1991) Statistics for Behavioral and Social Sciences. Reliance Pub. House:New Delhi Kerlinger, F.N.(1983). Foundations of behavioural research. New Delhi: Surjit Publication
Almquist, Ashir & Brannstrom: A guide to quantitative method.
Mousing, S.M Research methods in Behavioural Sciences. Hyderabad:Orient Longman, 1984.
Chadwick, B.A Bahr, H.M. & Albrecht,S.I. Social science Research Methods.

Instructor bio

Prof. Asma Parveen

Aligarh Muslim University

Prof. Asma Parveen is serving in the Psychology department and section for more than two decades. She did her post graduation in both Psychology (with gold medal) and Business administration (MBA). Her areas of specialization are Organizational, Abnormal and Biopsychology. She has published 36 research papers in journals of national and international repute, and also wrote 15 chapters in different books. She has also contributed in the development of study material for PG Diploma in guidance and Counseling of Distance and Open learning program of Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi.She has guided 11 PhD and 2 M Phil scholars successfully. One PDF has also been awarded under her supervision. At present 7 research scholars are pursuing their PhD work under her guidance.Prof Asma Parveen has chaired many technical sessions in national and international conferences and seminars. She has also been a resource person in various webinar and conferences.She also obtained a Good Clinical Practice Certificate from National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Course certificate

The course is free to enroll and learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by us in person at any of the designated exam centres.

The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).

Date and Time of Exams: 25 October 2024 Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm.

Registration url: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.

The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published. If there are any changes, it will be mentioned then.

Please check the form for more details on the cities where the exams will be held, the conditions you agree to when you fill the form etc.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

Average assignment score = 25% of average of best 8 assignments out of the total 12 assignments given in the course.

Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >= 40/100.

Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup.It will have the logos of AMU and INI.

Only the e-certificate will be made available. Hard copies will not be dispatched.

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