PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

Course Code:

1311002028

Ders İsmi:

Research in Neuropsychology

Ders Yarıyılı:

Spring
Fall

Ders Kredileri:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Ders Koşulu:

Ders İş Deneyimini Gerektiriyor mu?:

Type of course:

Bölüm Seçmeli

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Özgecan NURYÜZ

Course Lecturer(s):

Course Assistants:

Dersin Amaç ve İçeriği

Course Objectives:

Course Description:
This course provides an overview of research methods in neuropsychology. Students will learn about the different types of research designs used in neuropsychology, including experimental, quasi-experimental, and correlational designs. The course will also cover data collection and analysis methods, including neuroimaging techniques and statistical analyses. Students will gain practical experience in designing, conducting, and interpreting research in neuropsychology.

Course Goals and Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Understand the different types of research designs used in neuropsychology
Understand data collection and analysis methods in neuropsychology
Gain practical experience in designing, conducting, and interpreting research in neuropsychology
Critically evaluate research in neuropsychology

Course Content:

Introduction to Research in Neuropsychology
Course overview
Scientific method and research design
Ethical considerations in neuropsychological research
Experiment Design
Basic principles of experimental design
Random assignment and control groups
Internal and external validity
Semi-Experimental Design
Principles of quasi-experimental design
Comparison groups and confounding variables
Limitations of quasi-experimental designs
Relational Design
Principles of correlational design
positive and negative correlations
Limitations of correlational designs
Data Collection Methods
Behavioral methods, including standardized tests and observational methods
Neuroimaging methods including fMRI and EEG
Other methods, including genetic and pharmacological methods
Data Analysis Methods
Basic statistical concepts
Descriptive and inferential statistics
Common statistical tests used in neuropsychological research
Interpretation of Research Findings
Interpretation of statistical results
Drawing conclusions from research findings
presenting research findings
Evaluating Research Critically
Evaluation of the quality of research work
Identifying the strengths and weaknesses of research studies
Considering the implications of research findings

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Understanding different types of research designs used in neuropsychology.
2) Understanding data collection and analysis methods in neuropsychology.
3) Understanding behavioral and neuroimaging methods used in data collection.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Gaining practical experience in designing, conducting, and interpreting research in neuropsychology.
2) Critically evaluating research in neuropsychology.
3) Understanding basic statistical concepts and common statistical tests used in neuropsychological research.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) Understanding ethical considerations in neuropsychological research.
2) Interpreting research findings and drawing conclusions from them.
Field Specific Competence
1) Presenting research findings.
2) Evaluating the quality of research studies, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and considering their implications.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Ders Akış Planı

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Research in Neuropsychology Course overview	Gurd, J. M. (2016). Neuropsychology: An Introduction. Routledge.
2)	Scientific method and research design Ethical considerations in neuropsychological research	Gurd, J. M. (2016). Neuropsychology: An Introduction. Routledge.
3)	Experiment Design Basic principles of experimental design	Gurd, J. M. (2016). Neuropsychology: An Introduction. Routledge.
4)	Random assignment and control groups Internal and external validity	Gurd, J. M. (2016). Neuropsychology: An Introduction. Routledge.
5)	Semi-Experimental Design Principles of quasi-experimental design	Gurd, J. M. (2016). Neuropsychology: An Introduction. Routledge.
6)	Comparison groups and confounding variables Limitations of quasi-experimental designs	Gurd, J. M. (2016). Neuropsychology: An Introduction. Routledge.
7)	Relational Design Principles of correlational design positive and negative correlations Limitations of correlational designs	Gurd, J. M. (2016). Neuropsychology: An Introduction. Routledge.
8)	Mid-term	Gurd, J. M. (2016). Neuropsychology: An Introduction. Routledge.
9)	Data Collection Methods Behavioral methods, including standardized tests and observational methods	Gurd, J. M. (2016). Neuropsychology: An Introduction. Routledge.
10)	Neuroimaging methods including fMRI and EEG Other methods, including genetic and pharmacological methods	Gurd, J. M. (2016). Neuropsychology: An Introduction. Routledge.
11)	Data Analysis Methods Basic statistical concepts	Gurd, J. M. (2016). Neuropsychology: An Introduction. Routledge.
12)	Descriptive and inferential statistics Common statistical tests used in neuropsychological research Interpretation of Research Findings Interpretation of statistical results	Gurd, J. M. (2016). Neuropsychology: An Introduction. Routledge.
13)	Drawing conclusions from research findings presenting research findings Evaluating Research Critically	Gurd, J. M. (2016). Neuropsychology: An Introduction. Routledge.
14)	Evaluation of the quality of research work Identifying the strengths and weaknesses of research studies Considering the implications of research findings	Gurd, J. M. (2016). Neuropsychology: An Introduction. Routledge.
15)	Final	Gurd, J. M. (2016). Neuropsychology: An Introduction. Routledge.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Gurd, J. M. (2016). Neuropsychology: An Introduction. Routledge.
References:	Gurd, J. M. (2016). Neuropsychology: An Introduction. Routledge.

Ders - Program Öğrenme Kazanım İlişkisi

Ders Öğrenme Kazanımları	1	2	6	3	4	7	5	8	9	10
Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic concepts and subfields of the science of psychology. Uses the knowledge based on theoretical practice in the field of study.
2) Knows the basic research methods of the science of psychology, applies and interprets the data obtained.
3) Our graduates are aware of their competence and competencies in their studies in the field.
4) Our graduates continue their professional development by constantly following local and universal developments that will contribute to their professional life.
5) Our graduates contribute to their field by having effective communication and problem solving skills.
6) Our graduates know the ethical values of psychology science and respect differences.
7) Our graduates know the social and universal effects of the field of study and its legal consequences.
8) Our graduates are knowledgeable about other fields related to psychology. Uses this knowledge in collaborative work.
9) Follows the English literature and basic resources in the field of psychology.

Ders - Öğrenme Kazanımı İlişkisi

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Knows the basic concepts and subfields of the science of psychology. Uses the knowledge based on theoretical practice in the field of study.
2)	Knows the basic research methods of the science of psychology, applies and interprets the data obtained.
3)	Our graduates are aware of their competence and competencies in their studies in the field.
4)	Our graduates continue their professional development by constantly following local and universal developments that will contribute to their professional life.
5)	Our graduates contribute to their field by having effective communication and problem solving skills.
6)	Our graduates know the ethical values of psychology science and respect differences.
7)	Our graduates know the social and universal effects of the field of study and its legal consequences.
8)	Our graduates are knowledgeable about other fields related to psychology. Uses this knowledge in collaborative work.
9)	Follows the English literature and basic resources in the field of psychology.

Öğrenme Etkinliği ve Öğretme Yöntemleri

Ölçme ve Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Semester Final Exam	1	% 40
Quiz	1	% 20
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	15	3	45
Study Hours Out of Class	15	8	120
Midterms	1	6	6
Final	1	8	8
Total Workload			179