SUBJECT
Title
Observation and Experiment
Code
CCNM17-CM-108:3
Type of instruction
lecture
Level
Master
Part of degree program
Credits
2
Recommended in
Semester 3
Typically offered in
Autumn semester
Course description
The main objective of this course is to give an overview on the basics of research methodologies (main points listed below), concentrating on the heterogeneity of disciplines covered by Cognitive Science.
Research Methodologies
- Descriptive methods
- Naturalistic observation
- Survey methods
- Case studies
- Archival research
- Experimental methods
- Constants and variables
- Experimental control
- Experimental designs
Learning outcome, competences
knowledge:
- get real research experience
- acknowledge and try of the relevant phases of a research
attitude:
- acquisition of the approach of an active researcher
skills:
- comprehensive methodological knowledge
Learning activities, learning methods
Lectures and interactive discussions
Evaluation of outcomes
Learning requirements, mode of evaluation, criteria of evaluation:
requirements
- attendance
mode of evaluation: examination
Readings
- Davis, S.F. (Ed.). (2005). Handbook of Research Methods in Experimental Psychology. Oxford, UK: Wiley- Blackwell.
- Teti, D.M. (2004). Handbook of Research Methods in Developmental Science. Oxford, UK: Wiley- Blackwell