07298 - Data Analysis Techniques

Learning outcomes

 

Course contents

A) The measurement in psychology. Characteristics of a good psychometric test (reliability, validity, sensitivity). Scoring and interpretation of a test and individual diagnostic profile  (SCL-90 R).

B) Use of psychometric testing in research. The research project applied to clinical settings: literature review, formulation of objectives and hypotheses; definition of the study design and the sample, selection of measuring instruments, procedures, selection of appropriate statistical tests; expected results.

C) Implementation of the research project: data collection, building of the electronic database, statistical analysis, sample description, presentation of results, discussion, and conclusions.

The course will take place during the first semester (from October to December 2014) at the Cesena Campus of the School of Psychology and Education (address: p.zza A. Moro, 90)

Teaching methods

Lessons are broken down into 2 modules, each of which includes a theoretical part where general issues are discussed and a practical part that illustrates specific examples.

Assessment methods

The exam consists of an oral examination preceded by a written paper and will be as follows:
1) a written paper to be delivered / sent by e-mail to the teacher at least 15 days before the oral exam. The essay consists in the production of a clinical-diagnostic report based on the scores on a test of a case assigned by the teacher. Score: 0-30;
2) Oral examination to ascertain the general theoretical knowledge acquired by the student on the topics introduced in class, and to verify the practical skills used in the production of the written paper . Score: 0-30. The final score is the mean value of the scores of the two parts of the exam.

Teaching tools

Video, PC, tests.

Office hours

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