METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The aim is the knowledge of observative methods for experimental researchs and diagnosis
Prerequisites
no precondition
Course contents summary
Scientific research and research in the humanities.Studies of direct and indirect observative methods
Course contents
The research design. Experimental research. Quasi-experiment. Factorial experiment. Plan interrupted factorial series. Single subject design (N=1). Descriptive research longitudinal cross-sequential. Direct and indirect observation. Observative method; observative instrument. Observation and assessment in early childhood. IEP.
The observation of the elderly and geriatric assessment. Assessment of cognitive impairment.
Recommended readings
Pinelli M. (2008) “Metodologia della ricerca psicologica elementi di base” Uninova (pp.49-89; 99-131) Pinelli M. (2009) “Metodi e strumenti di valutazione nel ciclo di vita” Aracne (pp.35-133; 183-275) Rollo D. e Pinelli M. (2011)“Osservare e valutare lo sviluppo” Franco Angeli (pp.240)
Teaching methods
frontal lesson or groups exercise using audiovisual material
Assessment methods and criteria
case analysis ad intervents plane
