Basics of psychological research (OPEN UNI)

Prerequisites and co-requisites None Recommended optional programme components The study module is part of the basic studies in psychology and Bachelor of Art (in education) studies (with educational psychology as the major); including Open University students.

The student knows how to: - describe psychology as a field of science, the scientific traditions of psychology, the theory of psychology as a science, and its position in the field of sciences. - explain and use the basic concepts related to psychological research. - explain (i.e. understand) the basis of psychological scientific thinking and the principles of science. - how to evaluate psychological scientific research and the methods and procedures used in it on a basic level. - describe the significance of methodological knowledge in the work of a psychology professional. work of specialist in psychology.

Where applicable or other literature:

* Stanovich, K. E. (2014). How to Think Straight about Psychology (9th ed). Pearson.

* Cozby P. C. & Bates S. C. (2020). Methods in Behavioral Research (14th ed.). McGraw-Hill.

* Breakwell G. M., Smith, J. A., & Wright, D. B. (Eds.). (2012). Research Methods in Psychology (4th ed.). London: Sage.

* Other materials

Language of instruction Finnish Target group Open University students; students pursuing basic studies in psychology Person responsible Heli Kiema-Junes