Paper 3.1: Research Methods
Unit |
Content |
Time (Hours) |
Domain |
| I | Basics of Research Methods
Concept; characteristics of scientific research; research in psychology Formulation of problems and hypotheses, nature and types of variables Sampling and its types – probability and non-probability sampling History of research in psychology Scientific validity of psychology researches |
15
5 5 5 |
Must know
Desirable to Know Nice to Know |
| II | Types of Research
Experimental research: laboratory and field experiments Field studies; sample survey, case studies Cross sectional research, longitudinal research Early animal experiments Conducting an online survey |
12
4 4 4 |
Must know
Desirable to Know Nice to Know |
| III | Techniques of data collection
Questionnaires and observation Projective techniques: word association, completion, construction Psychophysiological methods – recording, GSR, EMG, EEG Structured clinical interviews Brain scanning techniques |
13
2 6 5
|
Must know
Desirable to Know Nice to Know |
Syllabus Books:
- Kothari, C.R. (2004). Research Mehtodology: Methods & Techniques. New Age International. New Delhi, India.
- Kerlinger, F. (2010). Foundations of Behavioral Research. New Delhi: Prism International.
Reference Books:
- M. Yaremko, H. Harari, R. C. Harrison, E. Lynn (1986). Handbook of Research and Quantitative Methods in Psychology: For Students and Professionals. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 1986
- Levine, S. Parkinson. (1994). Experimental Methods in Psychology. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
- Albon. (2007). Introducing Psychology through Research. Open University Press.
- R. Edgar. (2004). Guide to Image-work: Imagination-Based Research Methods. Routledge.