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200109 SE Theory and Empirical Research (Work, Economy, and Society) 1 (2023W)

8.00 ECTS (4.00 SWS), SPL 20 - Psychologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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Details

max. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 04.10. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Wednesday 11.10. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Wednesday 18.10. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Wednesday 25.10. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Wednesday 08.11. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Wednesday 15.11. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Wednesday 22.11. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Wednesday 29.11. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Wednesday 06.12. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Wednesday 13.12. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Wednesday 10.01. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Wednesday 17.01. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Wednesday 24.01. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock
  • Wednesday 31.01. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal G Psychologie, Liebiggasse 5, 2. Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The objective of this course is for students to learn how to conceptualise and design an effective empirical study, and to evaluate how the results will advance theory. Through a combination of seminars, collaborative discussions, and assignments, students will:
- Develop practical skills for designing and conducting psychological experiments.
- Familiarize themselves with various data collection and analysis techniques commonly employed in psychological research.
- Enhance their critical thinking and analytical skills for interpreting research findings and drawing valid conclusions.
- Foster collaborative research skills through group discussions, projects, and peer feedback.
- Learn how to produce a registered report, and finally (at the end of TEWA 2) a thesis, adhering to established scientific guidelines and ethical considerations.

The desired outcome of this course will be for students to develop new insights starting from a classical decision-making task: delay of gratification.

Assessment and permitted materials

- Active Participation (30%): Engaging in class discussions and group activities (15%), and contributing constructively to own and others' peer presentations (15%).
- Research Proposal (20%): Small groups of students will submit a well-developed research proposal outlining their intended contribution to the theoretical debate. The proposal should include a comprehensive literature review, research question(s), hypotheses, and proposed methodology.
- Registered Report (50%): Submission of a comprehensive registered report (https://www.cos.io/initiatives/registered-reports), following the guidelines set forth by a reputable journal. The paper will present the research question, methodology, results, and their contribution to the theoretical/methodological debate surrounding delay of gratification.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

No minimal requirements. Affinity with, or enthusiasm for, programming in R and/or Python is desired.

Examination topics

As specified above in the Assessment section; no exams are administered.

Reading list

Most readings will be introduced during the course, but to get a sense of the topic, please feel free to read:
Mischel, W., Ebbesen, E. B., Raskoff Zeiss, A. (1972). Cognitive and attentional mechanisms in delay of gratification. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 21(2), 204–218.

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Last modified: Fr 25.08.2023 18:07