Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methodology (VPUPK_271)
About Study Course
Objective
The study course aims to deepen students' understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodology and to develop the ability to independently develop a theoretically, methodologically and ethically justified psychological research project, to formulate the research problem in an argumentative manner, to choose the design, to describe the sample, the data collection and analysis methods, as well as to evaluate the possibilities and limitations of the use of digital and artificial intelligence tools.
Prerequisites
The student must have a bachelor’s level of preparedness in research and data analysis, as evidenced by the following verifiable skills:the ability to formulate a research problem and objectives based on scientific literature;understanding of research methodology, quantitative and qualitative research methods in psychology;the ability to process and interpret research data (using descriptive and inferential statistics);an understanding of the basic principles of professional and research ethics.
Learning outcomes
1.Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of quantitative and qualitative research designs, comparing and justifying their appropriateness and criteria of scientific strength (reliability, validity, representativeness) in psychology.
1.Develops a theoretically and methodologically sound research project, identifying a relevant social psychological problem and formulating appropriate research questions or hypotheses.
1.Independently develop and integrate a complete research project that meets the standards of modern science, research ethics and data protection requirements for solving a socially relevant psychological problem.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health psychology | 1 | Master's | Required | Laima Dance, Kristīne Mārtinsone, Anita Pipere, Kristīne Mārtinsone, Kristīne Mārtinsone, Anita Pipere |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health psychology | 1 | Master's | Required | Laima Dance, Kristīne Mārtinsone, Anita Pipere, Kristīne Mārtinsone, Kristīne Mārtinsone, Anita Pipere |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Psychology | 1 | Master's | Required | Laima Dance, Kristīne Mārtinsone, Anita Pipere, Kristīne Mārtinsone, Kristīne Mārtinsone, Anita Pipere |
