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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
PSY.404

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.404
Language of instruction
English
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 %

An introduction to the concepts of theory, hypothesis, measurement, variables, reliability, and validity in psychology. Principles of scientific thinking, experimental and correlational research designs. Survey methods and principles of quantitative and qualitative analysis. Ethics in psychological research.

Learning outcomes
Further information
Learning material
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
General written exam. A book exam on electronic exam.

Exam

01.08.2024 31.12.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
01.01.2025 31.07.2025
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)