SUBJECT
Title
Research Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience and Cognitive Psychology, Scientific Publication and Developmental Research
Code
DPSY16-CDM-101
Type of instruction
practice
Level
Doctoral
Part of degree program
Credits
7
Recommended in
Semester 1-4
Typically offered in
Autumn/Spring semester
Course description
Wide knowledge on research methods on cognitive functions in the field of neuroscience, cognitive psychology and social sciences. The course also concentrates on statistical principles, ethical issues regarding investigations on adult humans. Skills on communication of results (papers, lectures, poster presentation). Basic knowledge on computer programming, experimental designs and control, data analysis, modeling. The most frequently used languages (Python, Matlab).
Readings
- APA Manual.
- TETi, D.M. (eds.)(2006). Handbook of Research Methods in Developmental Science, Wiley- Blackwell.
- Timothy F. Murphy (2004) Case Studies in Biomedical Research Ethics. MIT Press.
- Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct 2002, American Psychological Association.