General information
Course type | AMUPIE |
Module title | The Philosophy, Ethics And Process Of Science |
Language | English |
Module lecturer | Marina Klimenko, PhD |
Lecturer's email | mklimenko@ufl.edu |
Lecturer position | PhD |
Faculty | Faculty of Philosophy |
Semester | 2021/2022 (summer) |
Duration | 30 |
ECTS | 5 |
USOS code | 22-PIE-PES |
Timetable
Classes take place on Monday at 16:45
Module aim (aims)
Objectives of the course/subject:
- Identify and explain the general process of research in psychology by defining the scientific method, distinguishing between a hypothesis and a research question, identifying the limitations and strengths of the major categories of research design, explaining the rationale for random sampling, and so forth.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and scientific reasoning by testing claims using appropriate psychological research methods.
- Evaluate the quality of evidence in published psychological research.
- Practice doing research in psychology by formulating hypotheses, collecting small data, analyzing data, and communicating results.
- Apply APA guidelines for writing style and formatting to their own academic writing.
- Distinguish science from pseudoscience by identifying the norms and characteristics of each.
Student workload and ECTS credits [Attention! 1ECTS = 30h; each course comprise 30h of meetings; so you add other expectations in terms of working-hrs through the semester and then sum up hrs è points for you 5, which means 150hrs of work]
Form of activity |
Average hours per activity |
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Hours of classes (according to the study plan) with the teacher |
30 hours |
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Student's own work* |
Preparation for classes |
15 hours |
Reading the indicated literature |
20 hours |
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Preparation of a written work, report, presentation, demonstration, etc. |
|
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Preparation of the project |
60 hours |
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Preparation of the term paper |
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Exam / Credit Preparation |
|
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Other (what?) – collecting/coding data |
25 hours |
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... |
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TOTAL HOURS |
150 |
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NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS FOR A COURSE/SUBJECT |
5 |
Methods and forms of conducting classes |
X |
Lecture with multimedia presentation of selected issues |
x |
Conversation lecture |
x |
Problem lecture |
x |
Discussion |
x |
Working with text |
x |
Case study method |
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Problem-based learning |
x |
Didactic/simulation game |
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Solving tasks (e.g. computational, artistic, practical) |
x |
Practice method |
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Laboratory method |
x |
Research method (scientific inquiry) |
x |
Workshop method |
|
Design method |
x |
Demonstration and observation |
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Audio and/or video demonstrations |
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Activating methods (e.g.: "brainstorming", SWOT analysis technique, decision tree technique, "snowball" method, constructing "mind maps") |
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Working in groups |
x |
Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (where relevant)
Syllabus
Reading list
- Krippendorff, K. (2004). A content analysis: An introduction to its Methodology. Sage Publication, 2nd
- Fröhlich, M. et al. (2016). Unpeeling the layers of language: Bonobos and chimpanzees engage in cooperative turn-taking sequences. Scientific Reports, 6, 1-14.
- Carr, M., Konkoly, K., Mallett, R., Edwards, C., Appel, K., & Blagrove, M. (2020, April 13). Combining Presleep Cognitive Training and REM-Sleep Stimulation in a Laboratory Morning Nap for Lucid Dream Induction. Psychology of Consciousness: Theory, Research, and Practice. Advance online publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/cns0000227
- Papa, A. & Bonnano, G. A. (2008). Smiling in the face of adversity: The interpersonal and intrapersonal functions of smiling. Emotion, 8, 1-12.
- Burger, J. M. (2009). Replicating Milgram: Would people still obey today? American Psychologist, 64, 1-11.