Master's Thesis Development and Defence (VPUPK_309)
About Study Course
Objective
To improve graduate students' comprehension and skills in independent development of their own research project that testify to acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, as well as methodological and organisational skills in the field of psychology.
Prerequisites
Research methodology.
Learning outcomes
Students understand, compare and critically evaluate different theoretical approaches and research results related to the research topic; understand the requirements for the development and implementation of a Master's thesis, as well as evaluation criteria.
Students apply their knowledge to define the research problem, to select and critically evaluate the professional information sources and to use the evidence-based practice in order to define the research problem and justify the topicality; students define the research aim and question(s)/hypothesis(es); they select the research methodology appropriate to the aim of the research and describe the planned methods of data analysis. Based on the research project, the following activities are performed: data collection and analysis, interpretation of empirical data according to the research question(s)/hypothesis(s), evaluation of research limitations; drawing conclusions; applying ethical standards to the research; defence of the research.
Independently plan research design in accordance with the basic principles and ethical norms of the research, present the research.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Psychology, VPM | 4 | Master’s | Required | Jeļena Koļesņikova, Kristīne Šneidere, Kristīne Mārtinsone, Ilze Ušacka, Aleksejs Ruža, Vineta Silkāne |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health psychology, VPMp | 3 | Master’s | Required |
