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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
PSY.104

Psychological Research Methods I, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)
Course code
PSY.104
Language of instruction
Finnish
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Basic studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Heini Saarimäki
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Psychology Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
Learning skills and critical thinking
Sustainable development goals
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being

The course consists of a book exam. The student is expected to study the materials independently. The material covers, for example, theories, hypotheses, measurements, variables, experimental designs, key data collection methods in psychology, relationships between variables, qualitative methods, as well as research ethics, especially in research with human participants.

Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Hyväksytty kurssisuoritus edellyttää kirjallisuus- ja luentotentin, artikkelitehtävän ja tutkimusdemovelvollisuuden hyväksyttyä suorittamista.

Participation in teaching

26.08.2024 31.07.2025
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2025–31.7.2025)