MANIPAL UNIVERSITY JAIPUR

Faculty of Science | School of Basic Sciences

Department of Psychology
Course Hand-out
RESEARCH METHODS AND DATA ANALYSIS-II | PS7103 | 4 Credits [3 1 0 4]

Session: July-Nov 2024 | Faculty: Dr. Rajnish Kumar Gupta | Class: MSc (CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY) | Semester: III

A. Introduction: This course is offered by Dept. of Psychology as a core course, for postgraduate students. The main
objective of this course is to familiarize the students with the research methods and data analysis techniques in psychology.
Offers in-depth knowledge of qualitative methods in research, data collection, and test constructions.

B. Course Outcomes: At the end of the course, students will be able to

CO Statement Cognitive Level

PS7103.1 Describe the basic concepts, approaches, and Understand and Analyze
philosophical orientation of qualitative
research
PS7103.2 Acquire the skill to employ appropriate Understand, Evaluate, and
methods of data collection in the context Apply
PS7103.3 Construct psychological tests and analyze the Analyze, Evaluate, and
tenability of tests Apply
PS7103.4 Describe and demonstrate factor analysis in Understand and Analyze
research
PS7103.5 Acquire the skills to employ appropriate Apply and Create
software in research

C. Program Outcomes and Program-Specific Outcomes:

[PO1] Disciplinary Knowledge: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of major concepts, theoretical models,
perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends clinical psychology.
[PO2] Effective Communication: Demonstrate Fluency in articulation of ideas; scientific writing and
authentic reporting; effective presentation skills
[PO3] Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical awareness of one's worldview, values,
and biases and their influence on one's approach to psychological science and practice and use the
scientific approach to solve problems related to mental health and behavioural change.
[PO4] Research Related Skills: Review and analyze scientific texts, develop research proposals and
conduct, document and disseminate research.
[PO5] Information/ Digital Literacy: Accelerate learning by using information and communication
technologies to access, evaluate, and use a variety of relevant information sources; and use
appropriate software for analysis of data.
[PO6] Scientific Reasoning: Acquire the values of accuracy, objectivity, scepticism, and open mindedness
to develop a scientific temperament.
[PO7] Multicultural Competence: Demonstrate the awareness of the social and cultural diversity in
communities and work collaboratively with culturally diverse populations in the regional, national
and global community
[PO8] Ethics: Apply psychological principles and research evidence in an ethical manner to enhance
individual wellbeing and social development
[PO9] Effective Citizenship: Identify, approach and engage diverse communities or stakeholders and
support them through promotion, prevention and psychosocial interventions.
[PO10] Self-directed and Life-long Learning: engage in life-long learning for the development of trade-
specific skills, practical experience, and knowledge of various mental health related professions.
D. Assessment Rubrics:

Criteria Description Maximum Marks

Internal Assessment MTE (Closed Book) 30
(Summative) Assignment, Quiz, and Discussion 30
End Term Exam ETE (Closed Book) 40
(Summative)
Total 100
Attendance A minimum of 75% Attendance is required to be maintained by a student to be
(Formative) qualified for taking up the End Semester examination. The allowance of 25%
includes all types of leaves including medical leaves.
Makeup Assignments Students who miss a class will have to report to the teacher about the absence. A
(Formative) makeup assignment on the topic taught on the day of absence will be given which
has to be submitted within a week from the date of absence. No extensions will be
given on this. The attendance for that day of absence will be marked blank so that
the student is not accounted for absence. These assignments are limited to a
maximum of 5 throughout the entire semester.
Homework/ Home Assignment/ Activity There are situations where a student may have to work in home, especially before
Assignment a flipped classroom. However, these works are not graded with marks. However, a
(Formative) student is expected to participate and perform these assignments with full zeal
since the activity/ flipped classroom participation by a student will be assessed and
marks will be awarded.

E. Syllabus

Qualitative Methods of Analysis: Conceptual foundations, historical background and need for qualitative research; Meaning,
Assumptions, and steps in Ethnography, Grounded Theory and Discourse Analysis; Methods of data collection-Observation,
survey, Observation, Surveys/ Questionnaires, Interviews, case studies, Archival Data, Projective and psychometric tests,
sociometry, content analysis; Test Construction: The concept of latent variables; Constructs and Measures; Theory of
Measurement of Error - Classical Theory, Item Response Theory; Drafting and Compilation of Test Items; Item Analysis; Factor
Analysis: Need for Factor Analysis, Exploratory Factor Analysis; Confirmatory Factor Analysis; Use of statistical software in
research: Basics and use of Excel, SPSS, and Open source software in research.
Reference:
1. Anastasi, A., & Urbina,S. (1997). Psychological testing. New Jersey: Prentice Hall International.
2. Barker, C., Pistrang,N., & Elliott,R. (2016). Research methods in clinical psychology: An introduction for students and
practitioners. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons.
3. Broota, K.D. (1992). Experimental design in behavioural research. NewDelhi: New Age International Pub.
4. Gregory, R.J. (2014). Psychological testing, (6thed.) Noida (UP): Pearson India Education Services.
5. Kerlinger, F.N. (2012). Foundations of behavioural research, (2nded.) New Delhi: Surjeet Publication.
6. Singh, A.K. (1986). Tests, measurements, and research methods in behavioural sciences. NewDelhi: TataMcGraw-Hill.
F. Lecture Plan:

Lecture Topics Learning Objective Mode of Delivery Corresponding Mode of Assessing

No CO the Outcome
1 Introduction to the course Understanding of course, objectives, evaluation Interactive NA NA
2 Qualitative vs Quantitative Explain the various approaches in research. Lecture & Discussion PS7103.1
research approach
3-5 Concepts and philosophical Describe the basic concepts and philosophical views in Lecture & Discussion PS7103.1
orientation of qualitative research qualitative research
6-12 Approaches to qualitative research Discuss the various methods in qualitative research Lecture & Discussion PS7103.1
Assignments
13-22 Data Collection Describe the various data methods in qualitative research. Lecture & Discussion PS7103.2
Class Quiz
Mid-Term Examination
MTE
23-27 Test constructions Understand the concept of variables Lecture & Discussion PS7103.3
ETE
28-32 Measurement error Understand the theory of measurement error in test Lecture & Discussion PS7103.3
construction.
33-38 Test items Understand the drafting and compilation of test items Lecture & Discussion PS7103.3
and perform item analysis
39-44 Factor analysis Understand the need and various types of factor analysis in Lecture & Discussion PS7103.4
research
45-48 Statistical software Overview of hands-on demonstration of Excel, SPSS, and Practical & Discussion PS7103.5
Open source software in research.
End Term Examination

G. Target attainment (%) for course outcomes:

CO Attainment Level
PS7103.1 75%
PS7103.2 75%
PS7103.3 50%
PS7103.4 50%
PS7103.5 50%
H. Course Articulation Matrix: (Mapping of COs with POs)

CORRELATION WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES

CO STATEMENT
PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7 PO 8 PO 9 PO 10

PS7103.1 Describe the basic concepts, approaches, 3 2

and philosophical orientation of qualitative
research
PS7103.2 Acquire the skill to employ appropriate 3 2 2
methods of data collection in the context
PS7103.3 Construct psychological tests and analyze 3 2 2
the tenability of tests
PS7103.4 Describe and demonstrate factor analysis in 3 2
research
PS7103.5 Acquire the skills to employ appropriate 3 2
software in research
1-Low Correlation; 2- Moderate Correlation; 3- Substantial Correlation

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