Methodology of Psychological Research Field of study: Psychology
Programme code: W3-SMPS19.2025

Module name: Methodology of Psychological Research
Module code: W3-PS-METODOL
Programme code: W3-SMPS19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 6
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Celem kursu jest zaznajomienie uczestników z metodologicznym warsztatem badań naukowych w psychologii. Problematyka obejmuje fundamentalne reguły procesu zdobywania i weryfikowania wiedzy naukowej, zasady komunikowania wiedzy wg schematu IMRAD, podstawowe pojęcia z zakresu metodologii (definicja, wskaźnik, operacjonalizacja, problem badawczy, hipoteza, populacja, próba), pojęcie zmiennej, jej rodzaje i poziomy pomiaru, podstawowe typy planu badawczego. Analizie poddane zostaną także aspekty etyczne badań psychologicznych.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Jest gotów empirycznie weryfikować wiedzę oraz krytycznie dyskutować metodologię i trafność wniosków badań własnych i publikowanych [PS_K_1_8]
 PS_K_1 [3/5]
Potrafi wykorzystywać posiadaną wiedzę w procesie doboru oraz stosowania właściwych metod prowadzenia badań naukowych w psychologii, w tym narzędzi opartych o zaawansowane techniki informacyjno-komunikacyjne [PS_U_4_2]
 PS_U_4 [3/5]
Potrafi analizować i tworzyć hipotezy badawcze oraz zaprojektować i przeprowadzić badanie empiryczne z zakresu psychologii [PS_U_6_1]
 PS_U_6 [3/5]
W pogłębionym stopniu zna i rozumie modele, zasady oraz aspekty etyczne procesu naukowego pozyskiwania i analizy danych o funkcjonowaniu człowieka [PS_W_3_7]
 PS_W_3 [3/5]
Zna i rozumie zasady wnioskowania logicznego, wykorzystywanego w procesie budowania wiedzy o człowieku [PS_W_5_4]
 PS_W_5 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [1] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam PS_K_1_8 PS_W_3_7 PS_W_5_4
practical classes [2] 30 Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work PS_K_1_8 PS_U_4_2 PS_U_6_1
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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