Teaching code

4S003541

Academic staff

Margherita Brondino, Elisa Menardo

Coordinator

Margherita Brondino

Credits

3

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-PSI/03 - PSYCHOMETRICS

Period

Sem. 2A, Sem. 2B

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The laboratory aims to accompany people through a path of reflection on the research process that uses quantitative techniques. This process begins with the formulation of a hypothetical research question, the identification of a sample, the choice/construction of data collection tools, with particular attention to quantitative tools, the collection of data, their organization in a database in electronic format, and subsequent processing. ************************************************** **************** Expected results (both in terms of knowledge and understanding and in terms of ability to apply knowledge and understanding) Through practical examples it will be possible to reflect on what it means to ask yourself research – in reference to the theoretical questions and also to the specific settings to which this question can be applied within the human sciences – and how these questions are operationally declined through the use of variables. Attending the laboratory will allow you to acquire some specific skills, in particular the ability to: - start a research process by adapting it to specific settings; - identify/build tools for data collection; - collect data; - use the most common statistical techniques for analyzing quantitative data, both in the field of descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. ************************************************** **************** A final test is scheduled to verify the skills acquired. ************************************************** **************** Recipients (MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS ADMITTED: 40) The laboratory is aimed at students of Master's Degree courses, preferably in the first year. The contents of the course are offered at a basic level, and no specific entry skills are required. The knowledge/skills provided by the methodological courses offered in the three-year degree courses in Psychological Sciences for Education may be useful. Attendance at the laboratory is mandatory. To attend the workshop you must register at the following link by March 15th: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=kTYadtrcCEC7g7fSmIJko04KbLkLjohKmE6Udiu-oLJUMlJVSUkwUEpZMzNLVFFZWVNHVzc3TUVWUi4u

Prerequisites and basic notions

Basic knowledge of the scientific method and the knowledge acquired during the bachelor degree in psychological sciences are prerequisites

Program

- Data collection and Computer-Assisted Data Entry. How to manage a dataset.
- Computer-Assisted Data Analysis, descriptive statistics. Illustrate and summarize the data.
- Computer-Assisted Data Analysis, inferential statistics. Correlational analysis.
- How to report results.
Statistical package: Jamovi

Bibliography

Didactic methods

The teaching will take place in laboratory mode with exercises that will allow those participating to experiment with the use of statistical packages for data analysis. Attendance is mandatory. To attend the workshop you must register at the following link by March 15th: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=kTYadtrcCEC7g7fSmIJko04KbLkLjohKmE6Udiu-oLJUMlJVSUkwUEpZMzNLVFFZWVNHVzc3TUVWUi4u

Learning assessment procedures

A final test is foreseen which consists of a series of exercises aimed at verifying the knowledge acquired with respect to the topics covered in the course and through the use of excel and jamovi.

Evaluation criteria

The final qualification will be assessed especially on the basis of the commitment made during the laboratory, the degree of participation during the laboratory, the performance of homework and a final homework that summarizes what was done during the laboratory.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

There is no final grade but eligibility

Exam language

italiano