PSYS2101 Master's Thesis Research Project Work (5 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Psychology
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

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The course introduces the phases in scientific research related to the collection and processing of research material.

Description

The project work includes tasks related to the collection and processing of material, for which the student receives guidance. These tasks vary depending on the nature of the research, including, for example, further processing of raw data from e-survey materials, converting audio tape or video interviews into text format, i.e. transcribing, organizing, recoding or classifying quantitative/qualitative research material, collecting behavioral response data (for example, computer tests) or performing psychophysiological measurements or brain activity measurements under the guidance of the research team.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student recognizes the main features related to different phases of research phases that included the collection, preparation and storage of data in relation to at least one data format.

Additional information

The course is intended only for those taking the PSYS2100 Master's thesis course. The project work can be closely related to the collection or processing of material for one's own thesis, or if the student has ready-made material, the project work can be related to material from another research group or project in the department. The working language of the course can also be English.

Description of prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in psychology or other similar studies, including research methods and the basics of writing a dissertation.

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Satisfactorily completion of tasks to be agreed with the responsible leader of the research group or project
Evaluation criteria:
The course is evaluated based on the completion of the agreed tasks on a fail-pass scale.
Time of teaching:
Period 1, Period 2, Period 3, Period 4
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Independent study (5 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Evaluation criteria:
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Language:
Finnish

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