Research methodology and Psychological testing.

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1. Title of the course :    Research methodology and Psychological testing.
2. Subject code: 2019 /08
3. Background : Knowledge of Research methodology and Psychological testing are two most important subjects for cracking NET and M. Phil in Clinical Psychology.
4. Important dates :
# Online application starts : 26.8.19.
# Online application ends : 4.9.19
# Admission date : 5.9.19.
# Class starts : 7.9.19.
#  Class ends : 7.12.19
5. Venue : Rabindrik Psychotherapy Research Institute, 3C/2, G.Mondol Road, Kolkata-700002. Opposite of the main gate of Rabindrabharati University, B.T.Road campus, Kolkata.
6. Class time :
6.1. Face to face : Saturday 3 to 5 PM.
6.2  Online : Sunday 10-11 AM
6.3  Assignment : Whole week.
7. Mode of teaching : Lecture, demonstration in both online and face to face. Hands on training experience. Online teaching includes Google classroom, WhatsApp based or social media based talk.
8.  Course fee: One time non-refundable Rs. 8k. Fees will be used for infrastructure development.
9. Eligibility : PG continuing or completed with aspiration to crack examination of NET or M. Phil in Clinical Psychology.
10. Syllabus : NET (Psychology)
11.  Online Application form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMFbXXT5xR-84g3AltJxbc0PEqC5qaE_2mn0k_kY3pphndwQ/viewform
12. Syllabus
SEPTEMBER
Block 1. Introduction to research methodology
1.1 Research: Meaning, Purpose, and Dimensions. 
1.2 Research problems, Variables and Operational Definitions, Hypothesis, Sampling. 
1.3 Ethics in conducting and reporting research.
1. 4 Paradigms of research: Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed methods approach. 
1.5 Methods of research: Observation, Survey [Interview, Questionnaires], Experimental, Quasi-experimental, Field studies.
1.6 Cross-Cultural Studies, Phenomenology, Grounded theory, Focus groups, Narratives, Case studies, Ethnography.
OCTOBER
Block 2.
2.1 Statistics in Psychology: Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion. Normal Probability Curve.
2.2 Parametric [t-test], Non-parametric tests [Sign Test, Wilcoxon Signed rank test, Mann-Whitney test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Friedman], Power analysis, Effect size.
2.3 Correlational Analysis: Correlation [Product Moment, Rank Order], Partial correlation, multiple correlation, Special Correlation Methods: Biserial, Point biserial, tetrachoric, phi coefficient.
2.4 Regression: Simple linear regression, Multiple regression. 
2.5  Factor analysis: Assumptions, Methods, Rotation and Interpretation.
2.6 Experimental Designs: ANOVA [One-way, Factorial], Randomized Block Designs, Repeated Measures Design, Latin Square, Cohort studies, Time series, MANOVA, ANCOVA. Single-subject designs.
NOVEMBER
Block 3
3.1 Types of tests 
3.2 Test construction: Item writing, item analysis.
3.3 Test standardization: Reliability, validity and Norms
3.4.Areas of testing: Intelligence, creativity, neuropsychological tests, aptitude, Personality assessment, interest inventories 
3.5 Attitude scales – Semantic differential, Staples, Likert scale. Computer-based psychological testing
3.6 Applications of psychological testing in various settings: Clinical, Organizational and business, Education, Counseling, Military. Career guidance. 
3.7 Mock test on full syllabus
13. Faculties : Internal and external faculties.
14. Seats : 15 only

                                                                             
SCHEDULE


Rabindrik Psychotherapy Research Institute
Research Methodology and Psychological Testing
Subject code- 2019/08
Duration- 7th September to 23rd November, 2019



Day/ Date/Class Mode
Topics
Resource 

Block 1 (September)

1
7.9.2019
Offline mode
1.1.Research: Meaning, Purpose, and Dimensions.
1.2.Research problems, Variables and Operational Definitions, Hypothesis, Sampling.

Ms. Kamalika Bhattacharjee
2
14.9.2019
Offline mode
1.3.Ethics in conducting and reporting research
1.4.Paradigms of research: Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed methods approach
Ms. Kamalika Bhattacharjee
3.
15.9.2019
Online mode
1.5. Methods of research: Observation, Survey [Interview, Questionnaires], Experimental, Quasi-experimental, Field studies,
Ms. Kamalika Bhattacharjee
4.
21.9.2019
Offline mode
1.6.Cross-Cultural Studies, Phenomenology, Grounded theory, Focus groups, Narratives, Case studies, Ethnography
Ms. Kamalika Bhattacharjee

Block 2 (October)

5.
28.9.2019
Offline mode
2.1.Statistics in Psychology: Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion. Normal Probability Curve
Dr. Debdulal Dutta Roy
6.
29.9.2019
Online mode
2.2. Parametric [t-test], Non-parametric tests [Sign Test, Wilcoxon Signed rank test, Mann-Whitney test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Friedman], Power analysis, Effect size.
Dr. Debdulal Dutta Roy
7.
12.10.2019
Offline mode
2.3.Correlational Analysis: Correlation [Product Moment, Rank Order], Partial correlation, multiple correlation. Special Correlation Methods: Biserial, Point biserial, tetrachoric, phi coefficient.
Ms. Priyanka Ghosh
8.
19.10. 2019
Offline mode
2.4.Regression: Simple linear regression, Multiple regression.
2.5.Factor analysis: Assumptions, Methods, Rotation and Interpretation.
Dr. Debdulal Dutta Roy
9.
20.10.2019
Online mode
2.6.Experimental Designs: ANOVA [One-way, Factorial], Randomized Block Designs, Repeated Measures Design, Latin Square, Cohort studies, Time series, MANOVA, ANCOVA. Single-subject designs.
Dr. Debdulal Dutta Roy

Block 3 (November)


10.
26.10.2019
Offline mode
3.1.Types of tests
3.2.Test construction: Item writing, item analysis
3.3.Test standardization: Reliability, validity and Norms
Mrs. Sumona Dutta
11.
2.11.2019
Offline Mode
3.4. Areas of testing: Intelligence, creativity, neuropsychological tests, aptitude, Personality assessment, interest inventories
Mrs. Atrayee Chandra


12
9.11.2019
Offline mode
3.5. Attitude scales – Semantic differential, Staples, Likert scale. Computer-based psychological testing.
Ms. Sanhati Panigrahi
13.
16.11.2019
Online mode
3.6. Applications of psychological testing in various settings: Clinical, Organizational and business, Education, Counseling, Military. Career guidance.

Ms. Sanhati Panigrahi
14.
23.11.2019
Mock test on full syllabus
Dr. Debdulal Dutta Roy

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  1. UnknownSeptember 2, 2019 at 9:13 PM

    SHALL WE GET CERTIFICATE FOR THIS COURSE? AND WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF PAYMENT?

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