Teacher
Massimo Grassi
Dept. of General Psychology, University of Padova
massimo.grassi[at]unipd.it
M-PSI/01

Aim
The course aims to introduce the students to the basic concepts of methods in psychological and neuroscience experimental studies and to align students from different backgrounds who may have varying familiarity with research with human participants.

Syllabus
1. Basic concepts in methodology.
2. Experimental variables
3. Experimental, quasi-experimental and correlational studies
4. Longitudinal studies
5. Questionable research practices
6. Sample selection and sample size
7. Clinical trials
8. Replication studies
9. Multi-lab studies

Course requirements
None

Examination modality
Students will be asked to present, comment and justify the methodological aspects of their research project during the last hours of the course.

Course material, enrollment and last-minute notifications
Made available by the teacher at this Moodle address

Schedule
30 November 2023, 9:00-12:00
7 December 2023, 9:00-12:00
15 December 2023, 10:30-13:30
21 December 2023, 9:00-12:00

Location
Room 2AB40, Dept. of Mathematics, Via Trieste, 63 Padova

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