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

Fabio Masina
Dept. of General Psychology, University of Padova
fabio.masina[at]unipd.it
PSIC-01/B

Aim
The course provides the methodological resources to design a study with human participants, including a description of the main study formats and inferential statistical tests. It also explains how to carry out a meta-analysis to support a systematic review of the literature

Syllabus
• Basic concepts in methodology.
• Experimental variables
• Experimental, quasi-experimental and correlational studies
• Longitudinal studies, Replication studies; Multi-lab studies
• Sample selection and sample size
• Clinical trials
- Parametric and non-parametric inferential tests
- Meta-analysis with R metafor package

Course requirements
None

Examination
Modality - By the end of the course, students will be required to draft and present a topic for a systematic review on a subject that interests them. This draft should incorporate key concepts covered throughout the course, such as the distinction between various experimental designs. Students will work in cross-curricular groups of 3 to 4 persons.
Goal - To understand and apply key methodological concepts for designing studies with human participants. To collaborate effectively in small groups to draft a systematic review topic.
Skills acquired with the exam - Students will develop the ability to design research studies involving human participants and will learn to conduct and interpret systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
Feedback - Feedback will be provided throughout the entire course and during the group oral presentations of their drafts for systematic reviews.

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

Schedule
26 February 2025, 8:30-11:30
27 February 2025, 10:30-13:30
28 February 2025, 13:30-16:30
04 March 2025, 10:30-13:30
06 March 2025, 8:30-11:30
07 March 2025, 10:30-13:30

Location
Tbd

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